Quiz - Intro to PT - Knee / Hip

What is the primary function of the knee joint?

• Allow for knee flexion/extension

• Allow for arm rotation

• Allow for head movement

• Allow for finger bending.

Which structure in the knee joint is responsible for cushioning?

• Meniscus

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Muscle

Which structure in the knee is known as the kneecap?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Patella

• Meniscus

The _______ is a band of tissue that connects the patella to the tibia.

• Synovial Membrane

• Patellar Tendon

• Meniscus

• Bursa

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury (MOI) for PFPS?

• Tight hamstring and calf muscles

• Strong quadriceps muscles

• Flexible ligaments

• Loose tendons

Fill in the blank: The mechanism of injury for patellar tendinitis is ______ deceleration.

• Sudden

• Repetitive

• Gradual

• Instant

The only way to determine the severity of a ligament injury is by MRI.

• True

• False

What does ACL stand for?

• A) Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• B) Anterior Collateral Ligament

• C) Anterior Cruciate Line

• D) Anterior Collateral Line

Which two ligaments are on the sides of the knee? 

• ACL and PCL 
• MCL and LCL 
• MCL and ACL 
• ACL and LCL 

What is the role of the PCL in the knee joint?

• Stabilizes the knee from moving backward

• Connects the patella to the tibia

• Stabilizes the knee from moving forward

• Provides cushioning