Lower Extremity Joints Review

Which of the following bones are involved in the tibial femoral joint?

• Tibia and Patella

• Tibia and Femur

• Femur and Fibula

• Patella and Fibula

Which joint is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot?

• Subtalar joint

• Patello Femoral joint

• Talocrural joint

• Tibial Femoral joint

What is the main function of the subtalar joint?

• Flexion and extension of the knee

• Inversion and eversion of the foot

• Abduction and adduction of the hip

• Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the ankle

What is the role of the patello femoral joint in knee mechanics?

• It allows for the rotation of the tibia.

• It stabilizes the patella during knee extension.

• It connects the femur to the fibula.

• It supports the arch of the foot.

Located on the inner (medial) side of the ankle joint; causes most sprains

• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

• Deltoid ligament

• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

Where is the subtalar joint located?

• Between the talus and calcaneus

• Between the tibia and fibula

• Between the femur and patella

• Between the tibia and talus

Which joint is known as the true knee joint?

• Tibio-femoral joint

• Subtalar joint

• Patellofemoral joint

• Talocrural joint

Where is the talocrural joint located?

• Between the tibia, fibula, and talus

• Between the femur and patella

• Between the talus and calcaneus

• Between the tibia and femur