1.
What 3 things make up the tibiofemoral articulartion?
2.
What 2 things make up the patellofemoral articulation?
3.
What is the difference between the mechanical axis and the anatomical axis of the knee?
4.
What are 3 possible causes of genu recurvatum?
5.
Name the 3 infrapatellar structures.
6.
Name the 6 articular ligaments of the knee.
7.
Name the ACL's 3 bands.
8.
The knee is composed of 2 articulations. Name them.
Correct Answer(s)
tibiofemoral and patellofemoral
patellofemoral and tibiofemoral
9.
The tibiofemoral joint is also known as a ________ joint.
Correct Answer(s)
modified hinge
10.
The tibiofemoral joint provides good _______ BUT poor ______.
Correct Answer(s)
mobility; stability
mobility, stability
11.
For the tibialfemoral joint: Stability is in complete flexion, mobility after a certain point in extension.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Opposite - stability is in complete extension and mobility is after a certain point in flexion
12.
The loose-pack position of the tibiofemoral joint is between __-__° (degrees) of flexion.
Correct Answer
25-30
13.
The closed-pack position for the tibiofemoral joint is in:
Correct Answer
complete extension and ER
complete extension and external rotation
14.
The medial tibial plateau has an articulating surface that can be 50% larger than the lateral tibial plateau.
Correct Answer
A. True
15.
The medial and lateral tibial plateaus are symmetrical and convex.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
They are asymmetrical and concave.
16.
The medial and lateral tibial plateaus are separated by the
Correct Answer
intercondylar tubercles
17.
The condyles of the posterior distal femur are separated by the
Correct Answer
intercondylar fossa
18.
The condyles on the anterior side of the distal femur are separated by
Correct Answer
patellar articulating surface
Explanation
higher lateral wall
19.
The anatomical axis of the knee is the
Correct Answer
A. Interior angle
20.
The anatomical axis's angle is normally between ___-___° (degrees).
Correct Answer
185-190
21.
The normal angle of the anatomical axis is also known as the __________ angle of the knee.
Correct Answer
physiologic valgus
22.
If the interior angle of the knee is > 190°, this is termed
Correct Answer
genu valgum
genu valgas
Explanation
knock kneed!
23.
What is the term for hyperextension?
Correct Answer
genu recurvatum
24.
Genu recurvatum is found to be equally common in both sexes.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
More common in women.
25.
Because the femoral condyles are asymmetrical, the ______ (larger) side will roll further than the ______ side.
Correct Answer
A. Medial; lateral
Explanation
This contributes the the "Screw Home" mechanism!
26.
The joint capsule is LARGE and LAX.
Correct Answer
A. True
27.
The synovial lining goes all the way around the knee but the joint capsule folds inward posteriorly to wrap around the cruciate ligaments.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Opposite - the CAPSULE goes all the way around, the synovial membrane folds inward posteriorly to wrap around the cruciate ligaments.
28.
The ACL and PCL are __________ but _________. (Hint: Inside/outside of what?)
Correct Answer
intracapsular; extrasynovial
29.
During what motion of the knee does the synovial fluid move posterior to anterior?
Correct Answer
extension
30.
During what motion of the knee does the synovial fluid move from anterior to posterior?
Correct Answer
flexion
31.
Name the 3 major bursa (ABC order).
Correct Answer
subgastrocnemius, subpopliteal, and suprapatellar
subgastrocnemius, subpopliteal, suprapatellar
32.
All three major bursa of the knee (SPP, SG, & SPOP) communicate with each other.
Correct Answer
A. True
33.
Name the 2 extracapsular bursa.
Correct Answer
prepatellar and infrapatellar (deep/superficial)
infrapatellar (deep/superficial) and prepatellar
34.
___________ is located in the anterior-inferior aspect of the knee between the joint capsule and the patellar tendon.
Correct Answer
infrapatellar fat pad
35.
The infrapatellar fat pad is strengthened by ________, a fibrous band.
Correct Answer
infrapatellar fold
36.
Where is the infrapatellar fold of the fat pad found?
Correct Answer
intercondylar fossa
intercondylar fossa of the femur
37.
Where the capsule and the synovial lining come together (during uterine development) and form a seam is called:
Correct Answer
plica
38.
ORIGIN: lateral epicondyle of the femur. INSERTION: head of the fibula. What ligament is this?
Correct Answer
lateral collateral ligament
lateral collateral
LCL
Explanation
also known as the fibular collateral
39.
The LCL is cord-like.
Correct Answer
A. True
40.
Which are true about the LCL?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Resists varus moments at the knee (lateral opening)
C. Is most taut in extension / most slack in flexion
E. Becomes taut before the MCL, causing the tibia to ER
41.
ORIGIN: medial epicondyle of the femur (just below the adductor tubercle). INSERTION: proximal tibia. What ligament is this?
Correct Answer(s)
medial collateral
medial collateral ligament
MCL
42.
The _______ fibers of the MCL are oblique, whereas the ______ fibers are vertical.
Correct Answer(s)
posterior; anterior
posterior, anterior
43.
The MCL fully attaches to the medial meniscus.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It only partially attaches to the medial meniscus.
44.
Which are true about the MCL?
Correct Answer(s)
B. Resists vagus moments at the knee (medial opening)
C. Is most taut in extension / most slack in flexion
E. The posterior fibers help guide the medial condyle so it doesn't travel too far
45.
______ ligaments are positioned in the center of the joint and are contained within the intercondylar notch.
Correct Answer(s)
cruciate
46.
ORIGIN: anterior aspect of the intercondylar fossa of the tibia (travels superiorly-laterally). INSERTION: internal aspect of the lateral condyle of the femur. What ligament is this?
Correct Answer(s)
anterior cruciate ligament
ACL
anterior cruciate
47.
The ACL resists:
Correct Answer(s)
A. Anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur
C. Internal rotation of the tibia on the femur
48.
The ACL facilitates the normal glide/roll of the femur on the tibia during dynamic movement.
Correct Answer
A. True
49.
Given what you know about the ACL and the motions it resists, during motions do you think it is most often injured?
Correct Answer
extension and IR
IR and extension
extension and internal rotation
internal rotation and extension
50.
ORIGIN: intercondylar fossa of the tibia (travels superiorly and medially). INSERTION: lateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur. What ligament is this?
Correct Answer
PCL
posterior cruciate
posterior cruciate ligament