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Lower Body 🦶 Flashcards

1
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What does ACL stand for?

A

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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2
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Which ligament connects the femur to the tibia in the knee joint?

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ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

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True or False: The ACL is one of the four major ligaments in the knee.

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True

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4
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What does PCL stand for?

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament

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5
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Which ligament prevents the tibia from moving too far backwards in relation to the femur?

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PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)

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6
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What is the function of the MCL in the knee joint?

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To prevent the knee from bending too far inwards

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7
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Which ligament is commonly injured in sports that involve quick direction changes and stops?

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ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

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What does MCL stand for?

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Medial Collateral Ligament

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Which ligament is located on the inner side of the knee?

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MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament)

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10
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What does LCL stand for?

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Lateral Collateral Ligament

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Which ligament is located on the outer side of the knee?

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LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament)

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12
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True or False: The PCL is located on the inner side of the knee.

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False

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13
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Which ligament is more likely to be injured in a direct blow to the outside of the knee?

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LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament)

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14
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Which ligament is responsible for stabilizing the knee from side-to-side movements?

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MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament)

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15
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Which ligament is often injured in contact sports like football?

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MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament)

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16
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True or False: The LCL is one of the two cruciate ligaments in the knee.

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False

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17
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Which ligament is most commonly injured in a hyperextension injury of the knee?

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PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)

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18
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Which ligament connects the femur to the fibula in the knee joint?

A

LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament)

19
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Which ligament is responsible for preventing excessive side-to-side movement of the knee joint?

A

LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament)

20
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True or False: The MCL is located on the outer side of the knee.

A

False

21
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Which ligament is often injured in a twisting motion of the knee?

A

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

22
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Which ligament is the primary stabilizer of the knee?

A

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

23
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True or False: The ACL and PCL are located inside the knee joint.

A

True

24
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Which ligament is responsible for preventing the tibia from moving too far forward in relation to the femur?

A

PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)

25
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Which ligament is often repaired through surgery following a tear?

A

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

26
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Test to test the Lateral cruciate ligament?

A

Varus test

27
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What tendon holds onto the knee cap and blends across to the patella tendon?

A

Quadriceps tendon

28
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What’s the name of the groove that the patella sits in?

A

Patella femoral groove

29
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What are two most important nerves in the knee?

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Tibial nerve and common peroneal nerve

The sciatica nerve splits to make these two nerves

30
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Where does the tibial nerve travel down

Front of leg or back of leg

A

Back of leg

Peroneal nerve travels down the front of the knee to the side of the foot

31
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Ankle anatomy:
Top of the foot is referred as what!

A

Dorsal surface

32
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What is the base of the foot referred to ?

A

Planter surface

33
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Another name for the anterior drawer test of the knee ?

A

Lachmans test

34
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What’s the name of nerves that are below the conus medullaris?

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A

Cauda equina

35
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What is the longest, widest nerve in the human body

A

Sciatica nerve

36
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Where would u find a bakers cyst?

A

Behind kneee

37
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What is the Lisfranc fracture # ??

A

Top of metatarsals lift up

38
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What is haemarthrosis

A

Bleeding into the knee capsule

39
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Name 7 tests for the kneee

A

Anterior/posterior drawer test (ACL/PCL)
Lachmans test (ACL)
Varus/ Valgus test (LCL/MCL)
McMurrays test/teardrop (meniscal)
Apleys grind test: (meniscal)
Patella apprehension test (tendon laxity)
Ballottement test

40
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What is patella tendonitis ?

A

also known as jumper’s knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected.

41
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What is patellofemoral syndrome ?

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and descending stairs.

42
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What is bursitis ?

A

Bursitis is often caused by repetitive movement or an injury. It can lead to painful swelling of a joint.

43
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What is illiotibial band friction?

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liotibial band syndrome is the second most common knee injury, and is caused by inflammation located on the lateral aspect of the knee due to friction between the iliotibial band and the lateral epicondyle of the femur

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