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16. Knee, Ankle, Tibiofibular Joints Flashcards

1
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What kind of joint is knee joint?

A
  1. Synovial hinge joint

2. Weight bearing joint

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2
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Largest sesamoid bone in body?

A

Patella

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3
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What is a sesamoid bone?

A

Bone inside tendon

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4
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Which muscle does patella form in?

A

Quadriceps

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5
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Movement of femur to lock knee joint?

A

Medial rotation

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6
Q

Movement of femur to unlock knee joint?

A

Lateral rotation

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7
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What muscle is involved in unlocking knee joint?

A

Popliteus muscle

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8
Q

Medial collateral ligament associated with preventing what action?

A

Abduction

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9
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Lateral collateral ligament associated with preventing what action?

A

Adduction

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10
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Valgus stress test is used to test what action?

A

Abduction

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11
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Varus stress test is used to test what action?

A

Adduction

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12
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Where are the cruciate ligaments found?

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Inside intercondylar fossa

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13
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Functional role of ACL?

A

Prevents anterior displacement

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14
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Functional role of PCL?

A

Prevents posterior displacement

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15
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When is the ACL taut?

A

Knee extension

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16
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When is the PCL taut?

A

Knee flexion

17
Q

What is the test for checking sprain of ACL?

A

Anterior Drawer Sign

18
Q

What is the test for checking sprain of PCL?

A

Posterior Drawer Sign

19
Q

What type of joint is Superior Tibiofibular Joint? Function?

A

Synovial plane joint

Moves upward during dorsiflexion

20
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What type of joint is Inferior Tibiofibular Joint? Function?

A

Fibrous joint

Permits small movements of dorsiflexion + forms mortice of ankle joint

21
Q

What are the articular surfaces of ankle joint covered by?

A

Hyaline cartilages

22
Q

Which is the ankle stronger in: dorsiflexion or plantar flexion?

A

Dorsiflexion

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