Sports Flashcards
1
Q
The structures of the PLC of the knee are the primary stabilizer of what motion of the tibia?
A
External Rotation
2
Q
What is the role of the menisci?
A
Deepen articular surface of tibial plateau and function in stability, lubrication and joint nutrition
3
Q
What are the ligaments that peripherally connect the menisci?
A
Coronary ligaments
4
Q
Which femoral condyle extends more distal?
A
The medial femoral condyle.
(On a lateral view the lateral condyle extends more anterior)
5
Q
When measuring acl laxity with KT 1000 or 2000, a difference in how much laxity is significant?
A
a difference in 3mm in contralateral leg is significant.
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