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knee info - types of joints, ligaments etc Flashcards

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1
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what type of joint is a femoral condyle?

A

hinge joint

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2
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what type of joint is a tibial plateau?

A

hinge joint

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3
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what type of joint is a femoral groove?

A

plane / gliding

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4
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what type of joint is a patella?

A

plane / gliding

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5
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what does the patella sit within?

A

the quad tendon

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6
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what are the ligaments in the knee?

A

Anterior cruciate ligament - ACL
posterior cruciate ligament - PCL
medial collateral ligament - MCL
lateral collateral ligament - LCL

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7
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what are the “unhappy triad” ligaments in the knee?

A

ACL, LCL and MCL

fixed, flexed and rotate

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8
Q

what are the meniscus function in the knee?

A

they are pads of cartilage and are to sustain impact and enhance shape

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9
Q

what are the main symptoms for a meniscus tear?

A

popping
clicking
cracking
intermittent pain

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10
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what are the meniscus’ called?

A

medial meniscus and lateral meniscus

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11
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what is the main function of the ACL?

A

to stabilise the knee joint

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12
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what is the main function of the PCL?

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to stop the tibia moving backwards

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13
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what is the main function of the MCL?

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to prevent the leg from overextending too far inwards

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what is the main function of the LCL?

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to prevent varus stress and posterior lateral rotation to the knee

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what is the main function of the medial meniscus?

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to decrease the amount of stress on the knee joint

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16
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what is the main function of the lateral meniscus?

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to stabilise the knee and act as a shock absorber

17
Q

what is the most common ligament in the knee to be damaged?

A

the ACL

18
Q

how is the ACL most likely to be damaged?

A

from a sudden twisting movement

19
Q

how is the PCL most likely to be damaged?

A

from overextending the knee

20
Q

how is the MCL most likely to be damaged?

A

from pressure or stress on the lateral part of the knee

21
Q

how is the LCL most likely to be damaged?

A

from pressure or injury to the medial part of the knee

22
Q

how is the meniscus most likely to be damaged?

A

from when an athlete twists or turns their upper leg

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