Knee Joint Quiz

What does the term "range of motion (ROM)" refer to?

• The number of exercises a patient performs

• The distance a limb can move in a specific direction

• The time it takes to recover from an injury

• The strength of a joint

Which tool is commonly used to measure range of motion in joints?

• Protractor

• Goniometer

• Thermometer

• Reflex hammer

What is a common sign that a ligament has been injured in the knee?

• Joint hyperextension

• Excessive joint laxity or looseness

• Increased muscle tone

• Reduced joint temperature

What is the main role of ligaments in the knee joint?

• To connect muscle to bone

• To provide blood supply to the knee

• To stabilize the knee and limit excessive movement

• To generate movement at the joint

What movement is described by "flexion" in a joint?

• Extension of a limb

• Movement of a limb away from the body

• Bending the joint to reduce the angle

• Circular motion of a limb

What is the most common result of hyperextension of the knee?

• Increased joint stability

• Bone fractures

• Ligament damage

• Muscle sprains

What does the anterior drawer test assess?

• Patella movement

• Posterior ligament integrity

• Lateral stability

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

Which test is used to assess the medial stability of the knee?

• Anterior drawer test

• Valgus stress test

• Varus stress test

• Posterior drawer test

In the posterior drawer test, what is a positive result indicating?

• Torn ACL

• Torn PCL

• Dislocated knee

• Torn MCL

What type of joint motion occurs when the tibia rotates laterally during a valgus stress test?

• Varus motion

• Flexion

• Extension

• Valgus motion