Knee Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of joint is the knee?
A
Compound
Biaxial
Modified ovoid
2
Q
What is the endfeel of the knee?
A
Extension- firm
Flexion- soft
Patella- firm always
3
Q
Does the knee follow a convex or concave rule?
A
Concave - tibia femur
Concave - patella femur
4
Q
What is the treatment plane of the knee?
A
Concave surfaces of the patella and tibia
5
Q
What is the resting/ loose packed position of the knee?
A
25-40 degrees of flexion
6
Q
What is the close packed position of the knee
A
Maximum knee extension
7
Q
What is the capsular pattern of the knee?
A
Flexion > extension
