Lower Extremity Knee Flashcards
Tibiofemoral
Condyloid
Proximal Tibiofibular
Gliding
has syndesmosis
Patellofemoral
gliding
Knee CPP
Full extension
meniscus
shock absorber
makes the bones fit together
increase surface area
force plate
ACL
Posterior femur to anterior tibia
Femur Fixed - resist anterior translation of tibia
Tibia Fixed - resist posterior translation of femur
PCL
anterior femur to posterior tibia
Femur Fixed - resist posterior translation of tibia
Tibia fixed - resist anterior translation of femur
MCL
Bigger than LCL
resist valgus forces
LCL
resist varus forces
Screw Home to fully extend
tibia rotates externally for proper alignment
Unlock to come into flexion after full extension
tibia rotates internally
Q angle
ASIS to central patella
central patella to tibial tuberosity
Rectus Femoris
PM Hip Flexion, Knee extension
assist hip abduction
Vastus Lateralis
PM Extension
Vastus Medialis
PM Extension
most active in last 30 degrees of extension
can become weak if not training through full range