Knee Anatomy and Injuries

What are the quadriceps ?

• A type of muscle that secretes synovial fluid into the joint space.

• The muscle that acts as a shock absorber for the knee joint.

• A group of muscles in front of thigh that aid in extending the leg.

• A type of cartilage that covers the back side of the patella.

What is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

• Cuboid

• Trapezium

• Illium

• Patella

What type of cartilage is mainly used in the knee joint?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic Cartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

What is the most common injured ligament in the knee?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL)

• Lateral Collateral Ligament(LCL)

• Medial Collateral Ligament(MCL)

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament(PCL)

What is sprain ?

• An injury to fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone.(Ligaments)

• An injury to the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone(Tendon) or the actual muscle.

If you hear a pop which ligament(s) is most likely to be injured?

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Lateral Collateral Ligament

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Synovial Fluid lubricates joints

• False

• True

Which of these is NOT a long bone?

• Femur

• Fibula

• Patella

• Tibia

Which of the following is a movement of the knee joint?

• Lateral Rotation

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantar flexion

• Abduction

Which of these injuries will have the longer recovery?

• Sprains

• Strains