Knee Anatomy

Which anatomical landmark makes up the most distal ends of the femur that are covered with articular cartilage?

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Femoral Condyles

• Femoral Epicondyles

• Adductor Tubercles

Which anatomical landmark serves as the attachment site for the patella tendon?

• Adductor Tubercle

• Pes Ansurines

• Tibial Tuberosity

• Tibial Plateau

Which anatomical landmark serves as the bony prominences of the femur where the collateral ligaments attach?

• Adductor Tubercles

• Pes Ansurines

• Femoral Condyles

• Femoral Epicondyles

Which is NOT a function of the Menisci?

• Cushion any stresses

• Maintain joint space

• Stabilize the knee in flexion

• Stabilize the knee in extension

Which ligament prevents anterior movement of the tibia and posterior movement of the femur?

• PCL

• ACL

• MCL

• LCL

Which ligament prevents hyperextension of the the knee and limits posterior movement of the tibia?

• ACL

• LCL

• MCL

• PCL

Which ligament protects the knee from valgus froce?

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

Which ligament protects the knee against varus force?

• ACL

• MCL

• PCL

• LCL

Which muscle group is responsible for knee extension

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

Which muscle group is being shown?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Addutors

• Abductors