Q11 Patellofemoral Joint

Question 1

State the type of joint

Answer 1

Synovial Saddle

Question 2

Describe the location of the patella

Answer 2

Sesamoid bone in the Quadriceps tendon above and patella tendon below on the anterior aspect of the knee

Question 3

Describe the patella articular surface

Answer 3

Oval in shape, covered in thick hyaline cartilage, divided into a large lateral facet, medial facet and small most medial Odd facet

Question 4

Give the movements of the knee joint as a whole

Answer 4

Flexion, Extension plus Medial and lateral rotation of the flexed knee

Question 5

Give the direction of movement of the patella during specific knee movement

Answer 5

Knee Flexion - patella moves inferior in the patella groove of the femur
Knee Extension - patella moves superiorly in the patella groove of the femur