Knee Anatomy Mid Term Review

What bone is this?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

Answer explanation

The bone shown in the image is the tibia, which is located in the lower leg. It is the correct choice because it matches the shape and location of the bone in the image.

What bone is this?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

Answer explanation

The bone shown in the image is the fibula. It is located on the outer side of the lower leg and is smaller than the tibia. The fibula helps provide support and stability to the leg.

What bone is this?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

Answer explanation

The bone shown in the image is the femur, which is the correct choice. The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

What bone is this?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

Answer explanation

The bone shown in the image is the Patella. It is commonly known as the kneecap and is located in the front of the knee joint.

What are the bottom, rounded ends of the femur called?

• Condyles

• Epicondyles

• Malleloli

• Fossa

Answer explanation

The bottom, rounded ends of the femur are called condyles. They provide stability and allow for smooth movement in the knee joint.

The femoral condyles articulate with which part of the tibia?

• Head

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Tibial Plateau

• Anterior Crest

Answer explanation

The femoral condyles articulate with the tibial plateau, not with the head, tibial tuberosity, or anterior crest. The tibial plateau is the correct choice.

The actual name for the "knee joint" is :

• Tibiofibular

• Fibofemoral

• Patellofemoral

• Tibiofemoral

Answer explanation

The actual name for the knee joint is Tibiofemoral. It is the joint between the tibia and femur bones.

The patellar tendon attaches to which part of the tibia?

• Tibial Plateal

• Tibial Condyle

• Tibial Shaft

• Tibial Tuberosity

Answer explanation

The patellar tendon attaches to the Tibial Tuberosity, which is the correct choice.

The LCL connects which two of these?

• Lateral femoral condyle to the Tibial Tuberosity

• Lateral femoral condyle to the Fibular head

• Lateral femoral condyle to the Lateral Malleolus

• Lateral femoral condyle to the Tibial Plateau

Answer explanation

The LCL connects the lateral femoral condyle to the fibular head. It is responsible for stabilizing the knee joint.

Which soft tissue structure lies between the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau?

• MCL

• Meniscus

• LCL

• Patellar Tendon

Answer explanation

The soft tissue structure that lies between the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau is the Meniscus. It helps to cushion and stabilize the knee joint during movement.