Lecture 3 Flashcards
1
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the Q angle asses
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line of pull onf the quadraceps relative to the patella
2
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the 2 lines of the Q angle
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- Line from the ASIS to the patella center
2. Line from the patella center to the tibial tuberosity
3
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Which Q angle line corresponds to force of quads
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the line from ASIS to Patella center.
4
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normal Q angle ranges
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about 10-20 degrees
female 15-18
males 10-13
5
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the Q- angle reflects the ____ of the quads in relation to the patella
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lateral pull
6
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Increased Q-angle causes
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excessive lateral tracking and lateral subluxation forces on patella
7
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Incresed Q Angle causes increased
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patellofemoral contact which can cause pain and cartilage wear.
