Thigh and Knee

What is the average value for mechanical alignment of the adult knee?

1^o varus

What is the average value for alignment of the adult knee using anatomical axes?

5^o valgus

In a genu varus mechanical alignment the mechanical axis of the knee is located —— to the load bearing axis of the lower limb.

lateral

Which lower limb mechanical alignment creates an adduction moment at the knee during weight-loading phase of gait?

varus

The primary ligament restraint to hyperextension of the knee is the:

oblique popliteal ligament

Which of these ligaments is the main restraint to knee valgus forces?

tibial collateral ligament

Which two ligaments most resist knee valgus forces?

tibial collateral ligament

and the anterior cruciate ligament

xWhich two ligaments most resist excessive tibial internal rotation?

anterior cruciate ligament

and anterolateral ligament