Lower Extremity Tenderpoints

Question 1

Posterior Lateral Trochanter (PLT)

Answer 1

Lateral aspect of posterior surface of greater trochanter

Question 2

Lateral Trochanter (LT)

Answer 2

Inferior to greater trochanter in mid-coronal line (along IT band)

Question 3

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Answer 3

Lateral corners of popliteal triangle/fossa

Question 4

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

Answer 4

Middle of popliteal space/fossa

Question 5

Medial Meniscus

Answer 5

Lower edge of patella at medial meniscus

Question 6

Medial Hamstring

Answer 6

At attachment of medial hamstring tendon

Question 7

Knee Extenders

Answer 7

1) On patellar ligament/tendon
2) Inferior to medial meniscus point
3) Front of medial surface of tibia

Question 8

Patella

Answer 8

Along perimeter of patella

Question 9

Flext Ankle

Answer 9

Anterior to medial malleolus

Question 10

Medial Ankle

Answer 10

Inferior to medial malleolus

Question 11

Lateral Ankle

Answer 11

Inferior to lateral malleolus

Question 12

Plantar Navicular (NAV)

Answer 12

Plantar surface of navicular bone

Question 13

Plantar Cuboid (CUB)

Answer 13

Tuberosity of cuboid bone