Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Tibiofemoral Joint
A
Modified Hinge Joint
2
Q
Tibfemoral Joint Resting Position
A
25deg flexion
3
Q
Tibfemoral Joint Closed Pack Position
A
Full extension & ER of Tibia
4
Q
Tibfemoral Joint Capsular Pattern
A
Flexion > Extension
5
Q
Patellofemoral Joint
A
Modified Plane Joint
6
Q
Patellofemoral Joint Resting Position
A
Full extension
7
Q
Patellofemoral Joint Closed Pack Position
A
Full flexion
8
Q
Patellofemoral Joint Capsular Pattern
A
Flexion > Extension
9
Q
Patella
A
-Sesamoid bone w/in Patellar Tendon
-Thickest layer of cartilage
-5 facets (superior, inferior, medial, lateral & odd)
-Efficiency during last 30deg of extension
-improves M.A.
Reduce Tibiofemoral shear stress
10
Q
Knee Flexion ROM
A
norm = 150 F = Lateral Epicondyle of Femur S = Greater Trochanter M = Lateral Malleolus
11
Q
Knee Extension ROM
A
**towel roll under ankle!!!
norm = 0 F = Lateral Epicondyle of Femur S = Greater Trochanter M = Lateral Malleolus
