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1
Q

Where does the angle of inclination go?

A

head and neck of femur –> shaft of femur

2
Q

Where does the torsion angle go?

A

head of femur –> neck of femur

3
Q

Where does the Q angle go?

A

ASIS –> midline through patella

4
Q

What is the relationship between angles?

A

decreased angle of inclination ==> increased Q angle ==> patella moves L ==> tibial tuberosity more inward ==> femur more diagonal ==> knock-kneed ==> genu valgum

increased angle of inclination ==> decreased Q angle ==> femur more vertical ==> bow-legged ==> genu varum

5
Q

What condition is more common in females?

A

knock knees from genu valgum (decreased angle of inclination and greater Q angle)

6
Q

How does the patella move during knee flexion?

A

patella moves down ==> patellar ligament pulled on and tibia moves P

7
Q

How does the patella move during knee extension?

A

patella moves up ==> pulls on patellar tendon

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