Tendons and Ligaments

Question 1

Tendons and Ligaments are _____________ ___________ _______ that are essential for movement and stability in the body

Answer 1

Fibrous Connective tissue

Question 2

attach a bone to another bone

Answer 2

Ligament

Question 3

attach a muscle to a bone

Answer 3

Tendon

Question 4

inflammation of a tendon which can be caused by overuse

Answer 4

Tendinitis

Question 5

injuries to ligaments that occur when a joint is forced into an unnatural position

Answer 5

Sprain

Question 6

prevents the forward slippage of your shin bone underneath your thigh bone

Answer 6

ACL

Question 7

stabilizes the knee by preventing the tibia from moving to far back or sliding behind the femur

Answer 7

PCL

Question 8

prevents the knee from extending too far inward, but it also helps stabilize the knee and allows it to rotate

Answer 8

MCL

Question 9

stabilizes the knee and prevents it from bucking outwards

Answer 9

LCL

Question 10

What can happen if there is a tear or sprain to a ligament

Answer 10

pain, swelling, bruising, limited mobility, popping sound

Question 11

ACL Test

Answer 11

Anterior Drawer Test

Question 12

PCL Test

Answer 12

Posterior Drawer Test

Question 13

MCL Test

Answer 13

Valgus Stress Test

Question 14

LCL Test

Answer 14

Varus Stress Test