Knee Quiz Review

Which of the following ligaments of the knee attaches the femur to the fibula?

• MCL

• LCL

• PCL

• ACL

Which of the following ligaments of the knee restricts anterior movement of the tibia on the femur?

• MCL

• LCL

• ACL

• PCL

Which of the following knee ligaments cross over each other?

• MCL/LCL

• LCL/PCL

• ACL/PCL

• ACL/MCL

The hamstrings are muscles that cause ____ at the knee joint.

• Extension

• Flexion

Which of the following is a symptom of a meniscus tear?

• Locking feeling in the knee

• Positive posterior drawer

• A small bump on the tibia where the patellar tendon attaches

Which of the following structures is the main source of stability in the knee?

• muscles

• bones

• tendons

• ligaments

Most injuries to the medial collateral ligament result from blows to what aspect of the knee?

• Medial

• Lateral

• Anterior

• Posterior

What is the most common mechanism of injury for a patella dislocation?

• Foot planted deceleration and cutting in opposite direction

• Valgus stress

• Varus stress

• Foot planted deceleration and cutting in the same direction

A patella usually dislocates in which direction?

• Medial

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

Which type of brace would be best for patella tendinitis?

• Hinged

• Functional

• Neoprene

• Patella Tendon Strap