knee assignment

Question 1

The cruciate ligaments are named for their attachment on the . They are responsible for providing stability in the plane.

Malleolus/ Sagittal
Tibia/ Sagittal
Femur/ frontal
Tibia/ transverse

Answer 1

Tibia/ Sagittal

Question 2

You are performing a goniometric measurement of active knee flexion. How do you know when you patient has reached the end ROM?

Resistance is felt and the patient attempts to overcome the resistance causes addition of hip flexion.
The patient reports they cannot move anymore
They reach 135 degrees
There is no end range to the knee

Answer 2

Resistance is felt and the patient attempts to overcome the resistance causes addition of hip flexion.

Question 3

For a goniometric measurement of knee flexion, the hip must be stabilized at approximately __________ degrees of hip flexion in order to keep the toes from dragging and limiting motion.

90
0
120
32

Answer 3

90

Question 4

In MMT of knee flexion, you can isolate different muscle groups. Which direction of hip rotation can specifically test the biceps femoris?

External rotation
Extension
Flexion
Internal rotation

Answer 4

External rotation

Question 5

You are testing for a grade 1 for knee extension. Where are the 3 hand placements or cues you could use to instruct your patient in quad activation?

In the muscle belly or the different quads
Near the gastroc, near the lateral malleous and at the patella
Patellar tendon above the patella, patellar tendon (lig) below the patella, or behind the knee.
There are not multiple locations

Answer 5

Patellar tendon above the patella, patellar tendon (lig) below the patella, or behind the knee.

Question 6

End feel for knee extension is:

Empty
Soft
Firm
Hard

Answer 6

Firm

Question 7

Which arthrokinematic motions occur during closed kinetic chain knee flexion and in which direction?

Roll and glide, opposite
Spin and glide, opposite
Roll and glide, same
Roll and glide, same

Answer 7

Roll and glide, opposite

Question 8

The largest sesamoid bone is the:

Cuboid
Patella
Lunate
Pisiform

Answer 8

Patella

Question 8

Which ligament limits varus stress at the knee?

Medial collateral
Lateral collateral
Anterior cruciate
Posterior cruciate

Answer 8

Lateral collateral

Question 9

During terminal knee extension in a closed kinetic chain, in which direction does the femur rotate?

Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
Anterior
Posterior

Answer 9

Medial rotation

Question 10

Which position of the lower extremity makes the rectus femoris actively insufficient?

Hip flexion and knee flexion
Hip extension and knee extension
Hip flexion and knee extension
Hip extension and knee flexion

Answer 10

Hip flexion and knee extension

Question 11

Severing the femoral nerve will result in paralysis of the:

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Adductors

Answer 11

Quadriceps

Question 12

Knee flexion in an open kinetic chain presents which class of lever?

First
Second
Third
Fourth

Answer 12

Third

Question 12

The quadriceps perform which type of contraction when moving from standing to sitting?

Isokinetic
Isometric
Eccentric
Concentric

Answer 12

Eccentric

Question 13

When an individual has genu valgum, the distal tibia is in which position with respect to the femur?

Anterior
Posterior
Medial
Lateral

Answer 13

lateral