Patellofemoral joint

Question 1

What is the joint classification of the Patellofemoral joint?

Answer 1

non axial
modified plane
synovial

Question 2

How many ligaments are at the Patellofemoral joint?

Answer 2

2
+capsule

Question 3

What ligaments are at the Patellofemoral joint?

Answer 3

Patellar Tendon/ligament
Patellar retinaculum
+capsule

Question 4

what is the job of the patellar tendon/ligament?

Answer 4

transfers force from quadriceps to enable knee extension

Question 5

where is the patellar tendon/ligament located?

Answer 5

it attaches between the apex and tibial tuberosity of patella, but is continuous with distal aspect of quadriceps tendon

Question 6

What is the job of the patellar retinaculum ligament?

Answer 6

.strengthens the capsule and supports the Patellofemoral joint

Question 7

what movements are permitted at the Patellofemoral joint?

Answer 7

gliding

Question 8

what are the articulating surfaces at the Patellofemoral joint?

Answer 8

.posterior patella
.patellar surface of distal femur