Knee, Foot, Ankle

Question 1

Synovial classification of tibiofemoral joint

Answer 1

bi-condylar - hinge

Question 2

Synovial classification of patellofemoral joint

Answer 2

planar/gliding

Question 3

Synovial classification of proximal tibiofibular joint

Answer 3

planar/gliding

Question 4

Synovial classification of distal tibiofibular joint

Answer 4

Syndesmosis- planar/gliding

Question 5

Synovial classification of talocrural joint

Answer 5

hinge

Question 6

Synovial classification of subtalar joint

Answer 6

plane

Question 7

Synovial classification of tarsometarsal joint

Answer 7

plane

Question 8

Synovial classification of metatarsophalangeal joint

Answer 8

ellipsoidal/condyloid

Question 9

Interphalangeal joint synovial classification

Answer 9

hinge

Question 10

Attachments of fibrous capsule of knee

Answer 10

margins of the femoral condyles to the margins of the tibial condyles

Question 11

Attachments of medial collateral ligament of the knee

Answer 11

medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle & shaft of the tibia

Deep to sartorious and pes anserine

Question 12

Function of MCL of the knee

Answer 12

resists valgus force, stabilizes medial aspect of the joint

Question 13

Attachments of lateral collateral ligament of the knee

Answer 13

lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of the fibula

Question 14

Function of LCL in knee

Answer 14

resists varus force, stabilizes lateral aspect of the joint

Question 15

Attachments of anterior cruciate ligament

Answer 15

medial part of the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the posterior part of the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the femur

Question 16

Functions of the ACL

Answer 16

prevents posterior displacement of the femur on the tibia/anterior displacement of tibia on femur; prevents hyperextension of the knee and limits rotation of the tibia on the femur

Question 17

Attachments of the posterior cruciate ligament

Answer 17

posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the lateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur

Question 18

Function of the PCL

Answer 18

prevents anterior displacement of the femur on the tibia/prevents posterior displacement of tibia on the femur

Question 19

Attachments of medial meniscus

Answer 19

anterior and posterior regions of the intercondylar area of the tibia & fibrous capsule at the medial collateral ligament

Question 20

Attachments of lateral meniscus

Answer 20

anterior & posterior regions of the intercondylar area of the tibia

Question 21

Attachments of patellar ligament

Answer 21

apex of patella to the tibial tuberosity

Question 22

Function of patellar ligament

Answer 22

resists knee flexion, serves as a component of extensor mechanism for quadriceps mm. to extend the tibia on the femur

Question 23

Attachments of medial patellofemoral ligament

Answer 23

proximal 50% of medial patell to the medial epicondyle of the femur

Question 24

Function of medial patellofemoral ligament

Answer 24

restrains against lateral patellar displacement

Question 25

Attachments of talocrural fibrous capsule

Answer 25

borders of the articular surfaces of tibia & malleoli to the margins of the trochlear surface of the talus

Question 26

Attachments of medial collateral ligament of ankle (deltoid)

Answer 26

medial malleolus to the talus, navicular, & sustentaculum tali of the calcaneous

Question 27

Function of medial collateral ligament (deltoid) of ankle

Answer 27

stabilizes joint & resists forced eversion

Question 28

Attachments of posterior talofibular ligament

Answer 28

malleolar fossa of the fibula to the lateral tubercle of the talus

Question 29

Function of posterior talofibular ligament

Answer 29

resist talocrural inversion

Question 30

Attachments of calcaneofibular ligament

Answer 30

tip of the lateral malleolus to the lateral surface of the calcaneous

Question 31

Function of calcaneofibular ligament

Answer 31

resist calcaneal/subtalar inversion

Question 32

Attachments of anterior talofibular ligament

Answer 32

anterior lateral malleolus of the fibula to the neck of the talus

Question 33

Function of anterior talofibular ligament

Answer 33

resist talocrural inversion and resist anterior translation of the talus

Question 34

Attachments of long plantar ligament

Answer 34

plantar surface of the calcaneous & cuboid to the plantar surface of the bases of the metatarsals

Question 35

Attachments of short plantar ligament (plantar calcaneocuboid)

Answer 35

calcaneus to the plantar surface of the cuboid

Question 36

Attachments of spring ligament (plantarcalcaneonavicular)

Answer 36

anterior margin of the sustentaculum tali to the plantar surface of navicular

Question 37

Function of spring ligament

Answer 37

supports medial longitudinal arch of the foot

Question 38

Glide that occurs with talus in mortise during ankle dorsiflexion

Answer 38

posterior glide