Lower Extremity Knee

Question 1

Tibiofemoral

Answer 1

Condyloid

Question 2

Proximal Tibiofibular

Answer 2

Gliding
has syndesmosis

Question 3

Patellofemoral

Answer 3

gliding

Question 4

Knee CPP

Answer 4

Full extension

Question 5

meniscus

Answer 5

shock absorber
makes the bones fit together
increase surface area
force plate

Question 6

ACL

Answer 6

Posterior femur to anterior tibia
Femur Fixed - resist anterior translation of tibia
Tibia Fixed - resist posterior translation of femur

Question 7

PCL

Answer 7

anterior femur to posterior tibia
Femur Fixed - resist posterior translation of tibia
Tibia fixed - resist anterior translation of femur

Question 8

MCL

Answer 8

Bigger than LCL
resist valgus forces

Question 9

LCL

Answer 9

resist varus forces

Question 10

Screw Home to fully extend

Answer 10

tibia rotates externally for proper alignment

Question 11

Unlock to come into flexion after full extension

Answer 11

tibia rotates internally

Question 12

Q angle

Answer 12

ASIS to central patella
central patella to tibial tuberosity

Question 13

Rectus Femoris

Answer 13

PM Hip Flexion, Knee extension
assist hip abduction

Question 14

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 14

PM Extension

Question 15

Vastus Medialis

Answer 15

PM Extension
most active in last 30 degrees of extension
can become weak if not training through full range

Question 16

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 16

PM Extension

Question 17

Hamstrings function similar to

Answer 17

ACL
Resist anterior displacement of tibia

Question 18

Popliteus

Answer 18

PM Tibial IR
assist Knee flexion

Question 19

Biceps Femoris

Answer 19

PM Hip extension, knee flexion, tibial ER
Assist hip ER

Question 20

Semimembranosus/Semitendinosus

Answer 20

PM Hip extension, knee flexion, tibial IR
Assist hip ER