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1.2.6 Knee Ligament Injuries

1.2.6 Knee Ligament Injuries

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Biology

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a PCL tear?

Back

A PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) tear is an injury to the ligament that connects the femur to the tibia at the knee, preventing the tibia from moving backward on the femur.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mechanism of injury (MOI) is commonly associated with PCL tears?

Back

A common MOI for PCL tears is a dashboard injury, often occurring in car crashes when the knee strikes the dashboard.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ligament prevents the tibia from moving backward on the femur?

Back

The PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) prevents the tibia from moving backward on the femur.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Varus Stress Test used for?

Back

The Varus Stress Test is used to assess the integrity of the LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) in the knee.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of force stresses the medial side of the knee?

Back

A Valgus force puts pressure on the lower leg from the lateral side, stressing the medial side of the knee.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What injury is indicated by a torn MCL?

Back

A torn MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) is an injury that occurs on the inner side of the knee, often due to a Valgus force.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the ACL in the knee?

Back

The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) stabilizes the knee by preventing the tibia from moving forward relative to the femur.

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