Knee and shoulder

The job of the meniscus is

• to provide stability

• provide cushion

• hold condyles

• all of these

Which 2 of the following are cruciate ligaments?

• ACL and LCL

• MCL and PCL

• PCL and ACL

• MCL and LCL

A blow to the lateral side of the knee could cause a tear in which ligament?

• MCL

• ACL

• PCL

• LCL

A blow to the front of the tibia is likely to cause a

• meniscus tear

• ACL tear

• MCL tear

• PCL tear

The 3 bones that articulate at the knee are

• femur/tibia/fibula

• tibia/patella/femur

• patella/fibular/tibia

• none of these options

Twisting the knee can cause both a meniscus tear and and ACL tear.

• true

• false

Which of the following listed below are collateral ligaments?

• MCL & LCL
• LCL & PCL
• ACL & MCL
• PCL & ACL

The anterior drawer and lachman will help the assessor determine the stability of which ligament?

• PCL
• MCL
• LCL
• ACL

An athlete sustains a meniscal injury. Which provocative test will likely be used to identify it?

• Lachman
• McMurray's
• Valgus
• Varus

Which of the following are NOT one of the 4 major ligaments of the knee?

• Anterior Cruciate Lig.
• Posterior Cruciate Lig.
• Medial Cruciate Lig.
• Lateral Collatoral Lig.