The Knee

Question 1

The patellar surface articulates with?

Answer 1

The femur

Question 2

The medial condyle of the femur articulates with what part of the knee? The tibia?

Answer 2

Medial meniscus of the knee

Medial condyle of the tibia

Question 3

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with what part of the knee? The tibia?

Answer 3

Lateral meniscus of the knee

Lateral condyle of the tibia

Question 4

Which tendons stabilize the patella?

Answer 4

Quadriceps tendon-from the rectus femoris

Patellar ligament- from the tibial tuberosity

Question 5

Which ligaments stabilize the knee?

Answer 5

1. Tibial ligament
2. Fibular ligament
3. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
4. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

Question 6

This ligament prevents medial displacement. Extends from medial femoral condyle to the tibia.

Answer 6

Tibial ligament

Question 7

This ligament prevents lateral displacement and extends from lateral femoral condyle to fibula.

Answer 7

Fibular ligament

Question 8

This ligament is an anchor and prevents posterior movement of the femur.

Answer 8

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 9

This anchor ligament prevents anterior movement of the femur.

Answer 9

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 10

What type of joint is the patella (to femur)?

Answer 10

Plane joint
Non-axial
Gliding

Question 11

What type of joint movement is the knee (tibia to femur)?

Answer 11

Hinge joint
Uni-axial
Flexion and extension