Q & A Thigh and Knee

Question 1

What is the function of ACL?

Answer 1

Prevent anterior shift of the tibia.

Question 2

What is the function of PCL?

Answer 2

Prevent posterior shift of the tibia.

Question 3

What is the function of LCL?

Answer 3

To prevent varus stress.

Question 4

What is the function of MCL?

Answer 4

Prevent valgus stress.

Question 5

What is the function of meniscus?

Answer 5

Shock absorption.

Question 6

Which muscles are involved in a hip flexion?

Answer 6

Adductor Magnus
Gracilis
Sartorius
TFL
Rectus Femoris

Question 7

What muscles are involved in knee extention?

Answer 7

Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermediate
Vastus Medialis
Rectus Femoris

Question 8

What muscles are involved in knee flexion?

Answer 8

Gracilis
Sartorius
TFL
Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus

Question 9

What is the common origin of the knee flexion muscles?

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity. (Hamstring muscles)

Question 10

Which muscles have a common insertion at the anterior tibial tuberosity?

Answer 10

Quadriceps.
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Medialis, Intermediate, Lateralis

Question 11

Which nerve supplies most of the medial thigh muscles?

Answer 11

Obturator nerve