Knee & Thigh Anatomy Need to Know

Open Ended

What type of joint is the knee (tibiofemoral)?

Open Ended

What movements occur at the knee?

Open Ended

What muscle group helps you flex the knee?

Open Ended

What muscle group helps you extend the knee?

Multiple Choice

The semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius insert/attach to what landmark?

• Pes Anserine

• Tibial Plateau

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Gerdy's Tubercle

Multiple Choice

The patellar ligament insert/attach to what landmark?

• Pes Anserine

• Tibial Plateau

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Gerdy's Tubercle

Multiple Choice

The iliotibial band insert/attach to what landmark?

• Pes Anserine

• Tibial Plateau

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Gerdy's Tubercle

Multiple Choice

The menisci are located on what landmark?

• Pes Anserine

• Tibial Plateau

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Gerdy's Tubercle

Open Ended

What is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

Multiple Choice

What ligament is highlighted in the image?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Lateral Collateral Ligament

Multiple Choice

What ligament is highlighted in the image?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Lateral Collateral Ligament

Multiple Choice

What ligament is highlighted in the image?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Lateral Collateral Ligament

Multiple Choice

What ligament is highlighted in the image?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Lateral Collateral Ligament

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the ACL?

• Prevent Anterior Translation

• Prevent Valgus Movement

• Prevent Posterior Translation

• Prevent Varus Movement

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the PCL?

• Prevent Anterior Translation

• Prevent Valgus Movement

• Prevent Posterior Translation

• Prevent Varus Movement

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the LCL?

• Prevent Anterior Translation

• Prevent Valgus Movement

• Prevent Posterior Translation

• Prevent Varus Movement

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the MCL?

• Prevent Anterior Translation

• Prevent Valgus Movement

• Prevent Posterior Translation

• Prevent Varus Movement

Open Ended

What are the 3 purposes of the menisci?

Open Ended

Which menisci is more closed, "O" shaped?

Open Ended

Which menisci is more open, "C" shaped?

Open Ended

What muscle group is on the medial thigh?

Open Ended

What muscle group is on the anterior thigh?

Open Ended

What muscle group is on the posterior thigh?

Multiple Choice

Patella Alta means what?

• Lateral & High Riding

• Low Riding

• Medial Riding

• High Riding

Multiple Choice

Frog-Eyed Patella means what?

• Lateral & High Riding

• Low Riding

• Medial Riding

• High Riding

Multiple Choice

Squinting Patellae means what?

• Lateral & High Riding

• Low Riding

• Medial Riding

• High Riding

Multiple Choice

Patella Baja means what?

• Lateral & High Riding

• Low Riding

• Medial Riding

• High Riding

Multiple Choice

Genu Valgum means what?

• Knock Kneed

• Bow Legged

• Back Knee or Hyperextension

Multiple Choice

Genu Recurvatum means what?

• Knock Kneed

• Bow Legged

• Back Knee or Hyperextension

Multiple Choice

Genu Varum means what?

• Knock Kneed

• Bow Legged

• Back Knee or Hyperextension