Unit 5 - Lower LImb: Stresses on the Knee Joint (Ex. IV) Flashcards
1
Q
What structure receives the pressure with genu valgus?
A
L meniscus
2
Q
What structure gets stretched from the tensile force w/ genu valgus?
A
MCL
3
Q
From what direction is a force with genu varum?
A
medial –> stresses lateral
4
Q
What structure receives the pressure w/ genu varum?
A
M meniscus
5
Q
What structure gets stretched from the tensile force w/ genu varum?
A
LCL
6
Q
From what direction is a force w/ genu valgus?
A
lateral –> stresses M side
7
Q
What does a varus force cause?
A
bowleggedness
8
Q
What does a valgus force cause?
A
knock-knees
