Knee

Question 1

The four bones that make up the Knee

Answer 1

Fibula, Tibia, Femur, and Patella

Question 2

Patellar dislocations are caused by

Answer 2

Severe trauma to the patella or leg

Question 3

Dislocated patellas are most likely to dislocate

Answer 3

Lateraly

Question 4

Why are ACL sprains more common in women

Answer 4

the way the female pelvis is and the wya the muscles are set up in their bodies

Question 5

What are the causes of an ACL sprain

Answer 5

1. sudden deceleration
2. hyperstextion
3. pivoting or twisting hard
4. Landing too hard
5. forcful blow to the posterior lower leg

Question 6

Jumpers’ knee is also known as

Answer 6

Patellar tendonitis

Question 7

The 3 hamstring muscles are called

Answer 7

1. Biceps femoris
2. semimembranous
3. semitendinosus

Question 8

MCL

Answer 8

Medial Collateral Ligament

Question 9

LCL

Answer 9

Lateral Collateral Ligament

Question 10

ACL

Answer 10

anterior cruciate ligament

Question 11

PCL

Answer 11

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 12

Where does the patellar tendon insert?

Answer 12

Tibial tuberosity

Question 13

The cushion between the femur and tibia is the ________.

Answer 13

Meniscus