Module 3- Knee/Thigh

Question 1

Largest Joint in the Body

Answer 1

Tibiofemoral

Question 2

Why is the tibiofemoral susceptible to traumatic injury?

Answer 2

Bears the weight and located at the end of two long levers

Question 3

What is the largest sesamoid bone?

Answer 3

Patella

Question 4

What are the two single movements of the knee?

Answer 4

Flexion and Extension

Question 5

In the knee, What is the most frequently injured ligament?

Answer 5

Anterior Cruciate Ligament, 3rd degree sprains and ruptures are common

Question 6

What ligament in the knee is the primary knee stablilizer?

Answer 6

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 7

True or false- The Posterior cruciate ligament is broader and stronger than the ACL?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Where is the meniscus located?

Answer 8

Lateral and Medial side of the knee between the tibia and femur

Question 8

What is meniscus?

Answer 8

Fibrocartilage in the knee

Question 9

Where can a pulse be felt?

Answer 9

where an artery lies close to the surface, near a bone or hard tissue

Question 10

Tachycardia

Answer 10

rapid resting heart rate (over 100/minute)

Question 11

Bradycardio

Answer 11

Slow resting heart rate (Under 60/Minutes)

Question 12

Systolic Meaning

Answer 12

Ventricular Contraction

Question 13

Diastolic Meaning

Answer 13

Ventricular Relaxation

Question 14

What condition is called “Jumpers Knee”?

Answer 14

Patella Tendinosis

Question 15

What is the angry Triad?

Answer 15

MCL, ACL, Medial Meniscus

Question 16

What special tests are used for ACL sprain?

Answer 16

Anterior Drawer Test, Lachman test

Question 17

What special tests are used for Meniscus tear?

Answer 17

Apley’s Compression Test and Distraction, McMurray’s test

Question 18

What special tests for ITB Friction Syndrome?

Answer 18

Noble Compression Test
Modified Ober’s Test

Question 19

What special test would you use for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?

Answer 19

Clarkes Sign

Question 20

When is it safe for a massage therapist to start treating a strain, sprain, or contusion?

Answer 20

Subacute Stage

Question 21

What is negative space with respect to posture analysis?

Answer 21

Space between extremities and the body

Question 22

What 5 muscles comprise the adductor group?

Answer 22

Adductor magnus, adductor brevis, gracilis, pectineus, Adductor Longus