Chapter 19- Knee

Knee is supported by ______ and _______, no bony structures

Muscles; Ligaments

Which is the largest joint in the body?

The synovial hinge joint

True or false: The knee has an accessory motion that is rotational

True

________ femoral condyles and ______ tibial condyles make up the knee joint

1. Convex
2. Concave

What is the technical term for what we consider the knee?

Patellofemoral joint

The largest and strongest bone is located superior to the patella and inferior to the hip, what is its name?

Femur

A basketball player attempts to cut and attempt a layup, as he turns he hears a snap and falls over in pain. Which ligament did this player most likely is injured?

ACL

If a player experiences a valgus (knee towards the midline) force, what ligament is most likely affected?

MCL

If a player experiences a varus force (Knee moves laterally) he likely injures the ______ ligament

LCL

A player is directly hit from the anterior side of the knee joint, which ligament would likely be injured?

PCL

The cup like structure located between the femur and tibia is the?

Meniscus

What is the Q-Angle?

the angle formed between the quadriceps muscles and the patella tendon.