Injury Review

Which ligament prevents the tibia from moving backward on the femur? (a)  

• MCL
• LCL
• PCL
• ACL

An athlete is more prone to injuries if there is an imbalance in muscular strength and/or flexibility.

• True
• False

Which ligament prevents a valgus (lateral) force on the knee? (a)  

• ACL
• PCL
• MCL
• LCL

Which ligament stabilizes the knee against a varus (medial) force? (a)  

• ACL
• MCL
• PCL
• LCL

Most common mechanism of injury for non-contact ACL sprain is what? (a)  

• "Plant and twist"
• "Squat and step"
• "Duck walk"
• "Overstretching"

A "dashboard injury" typically refers to an injury to which ligament? (a)  

• ACL
• PCL
• MCL
• LCL

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

• MCL
• ACL
• PCL
• LCL

A direct blow to the front of the thigh would cause what injury? (a)  

• Iliac Crest Contusion
• Quadriceps Contusion
• Hamstring Strain
• Quadriceps Strain

What injury would have a sharp pain on the back of the thigh muscle? (a)  

• Adductor Strain
• Hamstring Strain
• Osteitis Pubis
• Quadriceps Strain

What injury would have a sharp pain on the front of the thigh muscle? (a)  

• Adductor Strain
• Hamstring Strain
• Osteitis Pubis
• Quadriceps Strain