Knee Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
what type of bone is the patella?
A
sesamoid
2
Q
flexors of the upper half of lower limb
A
quadriceps
3
Q
extensors of the upper half of lower limb
A
hamstrings
4
Q
hamstring muscles
A
biceps femoris
semitendonsus
semimembranousus
5
Q
cruciate ligaments
A
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)
6
Q
collateral ligaments
A
MCL (medial collateral ligament)
LCL (lateral collateral ligament)
7
Q
what is the most common ligament injury of the knee?
A
MCL tear
medial collateral ligament
8
Q
MCL tear healing process
A
it is unlikely to heal!
9
Q
how do you treat an MCL tear?
A
NSAIDs
rest
physio
arthroscopy (repair and resect)
10
Q
what is osteoarthritis?
A
degenerative change of synovial joints
11
Q
what joint types does osteoarthritis usually occur in?
A
synovial
