Knee joint

Question 1

What 3 joints are within the knee

Answer 1

Patellofemoral

2x tibio-femoral

Question 2

How many degrees of freedom does the knee have

Answer 2

2 degrees of freedom;

flexion/extension and small rotation

Question 3

What separates the femur and tibia

Answer 3

Intercondylar notch

Question 4

What separates the 2 articulating surfaces of the tibia

Answer 4

Intercondylar eminence

Question 5

Name and describe the 2 types of cartilage in the knee

Answer 5

Hyaline; Articular cartilage found on condyles of femur, tibial plateau and the patella
Menisci; Semilunar dense fibro-cartilage that protects the joint surface and absorbs shock

Question 6

Describe the capsule of the knee

Answer 6

Ligamentous sac that surrounds the knee. Made up of the patella and contains synovial fluid to help lubricate the joint

Question 7

Where do you find a synovial membrane in the knee joint

Answer 7

Thin membrane that lines the capsule

Question 8

What are bursae, what is their role and how many are in the knee

Answer 8

Small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in the joint.

11 in the knee

Question 9

Name the joint between the tibia and fibula and what movements can occur

Answer 9

Superior tibiofibular

Gliding of the fibula

Question 10

Name the joint between the femur and patella and what movements can occur

Answer 10

Patellofemoral

Gliding of the patella

Question 11

Name the joint between the tibia and femur and what movements can occur

Answer 11

Tibiofemoral

Flexion and extension of the leg and some rotation