Knee Flashcards
3 landmarks of distal femur
- Lateral condyle
- Medial condyle
- Intercondylar notch/groove
Which tibial condyle is larger?
Medial
Fibula has ____________ function @ knee
No direct
3 parts of tibial articulation surface
- Lateral plateau
- Medial plateau
- Intercondylar region
Anterior surface of patella is ________ in all directions
Convex
Posterior surface of patella is covered with ___________
Cartilage
Where does the patellar tendon attach on the patella?
Apex
3 facets of post patella
Medial, lateral, odd
Primary function of patella
Increase angle of application - (MA of quads)
Secondary function of patella
Protect quad tendon from excessive friction
If no patella, quads are __________
On slack; active insufficienc
Term for “knock kneed”
Genu valgum
Angle ________ is excessive for genu valgum
Of femur in relation to tibia (<170 degrees)
Angle ________ is excessive for genu varum
Of femur in relation to tib (>180 degrees)
“Bow leg”
Genu varum
Normal alignment of femur
Shaft of femur slightly medial
The joint capsule is ______, ____________ and ________ with several recesses
Large, complexly attached, lax
How is joint capsule reinforced posteriorly?
Muscles and popliteal ligs
How is capsule reinforced M/L?
Collateral ligs
How is capsule reinforced anteriorly?
Vastus medialis, lateralus, MPFL, retinacula
Unique thing about synovial lining of knee
Most extensive and involved in the body
Where is the bursa located
Suprapatellar
Purpose of fat pads
Reduce friction
Shape of menisci
Crescent
Composition of menisci
Fibrocartilaginous discs
Shape of medial meniscus
Semicircular
Shape of lateral meniscus
Circular
Where are menisci thick and thin?
Thick peripherally, thin centrally
Blood supply of menisci is greatest in the ____________
Periphery
What anchors the menisci?
A/P horns
3 secondary attachments of menisci
- Quads (bilaterally)
- Semimembranosus (bilaterally)
- Popliteus to lateral only
2 primary functions of menisci
- Reduce compressive stress
2. Stabilize joint during motion (restrict translation)
3 secondary functions of menisci
- Lubricate art cartilage
- Proprioception
- Guide arthrokinematics
Why is rotation not possible in extension?
Bony congruency
Flexion/extension AOR
M/L, migrating
Axis of flex/ext is ________
Oblique
In full flexion, the tibia is slightly ________ to the femur
Medial