Anatomy of the Knee Joint Quiz

Which ligament prevents anterior translation of the tibia in relation to the femur?

• Posterior cruciate ligament

• Anterolateral ligament

• Patellar ligament

• Tibial collateral ligament

What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?

• To prevent hyperextension of the knee

• To prevent lateral rotation of the femur

• To allow for joint congruency and load distribution

• To provide stability during knee flexion

Which muscle primarily contributes to knee flexion?

• Sartorius

• Quadriceps femoris

• Popliteus

• Biceps femoris

What is the function of the infrapatellar bursa?

• To reduce friction between muscles and skin during movement

• To allow for lateral rotation of the knee

• To prevent hyperextension of the knee

• To provide stability during knee extension

Which artery forms the periarticular genicular anastomosis around the knee?

• Middle genicular artery

• Descending genicular branch of the femoral artery

• Recurrent branch of the anterior tibial artery

• Circumflex fibular branch of the posterior tibial artery

What is the main movement primarily produced by the hamstrings in the knee joint?

• Lateral rotation

• Medial rotation

• Extension

• Flexion

Which ligament prevents posterior translation of the tibia in relation to the femur?

• Posterior cruciate ligament

• Anterolateral ligament

• Patellar ligament

• Fibular collateral ligament

What is the function of the subcutaneous prepatellar bursa?

• To reduce friction between muscles and skin during movement

• To prevent hyperextension of the knee

• To allow for medial rotation of the knee

• To provide stability during knee flexion

Which nerve supplies the muscles crossing the knee joint?

• Articular branch from the femoral nerve

• Articular branch from the tibial nerve

• Articular branch from the common fibular nerve

• Saphenous nerve

What is the function of the lateral meniscus in the knee joint?

• To prevent medial rotation of the femur

• To provide stability during knee extension

• To allow for joint congruency and load distribution

• To prevent hyperextension of the knee