Knee

Question 1

Genu Varum is described as what?

Answer 1

Bow leggedness; outward bowing of the legs.

Question 2

Genu Valgum is described as what?

Answer 2

Excessive inward bowing of the legs

Question 3

Genu Recurvatum is described as what?

Answer 3

Excessive knee extension; greater than 5 degrees

Question 4

Q angle is described as? What are the normal angles for men and women?

Answer 4

Measure of angle between tibial tuberosity/patella & ASIS to the Patella 2) 15*; Females typically have increased angle

Question 5

What is the normal ROM for Flexion of the knee?

Answer 5

140-150*

Question 6

What is the normal extension ROM for the knee?

Answer 6

0-5*

Question 7

What is the normal ROM for internal/external rotation of the knee?

Answer 7

10*

Question 8

What muscles comprise extension of the knee and what is the innervation?

Answer 8

Quadriceps; Femoral N. (L2-L4)

Question 9

What muscles comprise flexion of the knee and what is its innervation?

Answer 9

Hamstrings; Sciatic N. (L5-S1)