Lecture 3

Question 1

the Q angle asses

Answer 1

line of pull onf the quadraceps relative to the patella

Question 2

the 2 lines of the Q angle

Answer 2

1. Line from the ASIS to the patella center

2. Line from the patella center to the tibial tuberosity

Question 3

Which Q angle line corresponds to force of quads

Answer 3

the line from ASIS to Patella center.

Question 4

normal Q angle ranges

Answer 4

about 10-20 degrees
female 15-18
males 10-13

Question 5

the Q- angle reflects the ____ of the quads in relation to the patella

Answer 5

lateral pull

Question 6

Increased Q-angle causes

Answer 6

excessive lateral tracking and lateral subluxation forces on patella

Question 7

Incresed Q Angle causes increased

Answer 7

patellofemoral contact which can cause pain and cartilage wear.