WorksheetsKnee
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What type of joint is the tibiofemoral joint?
Modified hinge
Modified plane
Saddle
Pivot
The following are functions of the Patella, EXCEPT:
↑ efficiency of quadriceps
Reduces friction between the knee joint
Centralizes the forces of the quads
Bony protection
None of the choices
All 5 facets of the PATELLA are found on the __________ surface.
Anterior
Posterior
Neither
(1) The meniscus is the fibrocartilage structure found in between the Tibia & Femur. (2) One major function of the meniscus is to deepen the joint.
Statement 1 is TRUE; Statement 2 is FALSE
Statement 1 is FALSE; Statement 2 is TRUE
Both statements are TRUE
Both statements are FALSE
Check the following statements that describe the LATERAL MENISCUS (multiple answers are possible):
O-shaped
Stable
Mobile
C-shaped
Deeper
Check the following statements that describe the MEDIAL MENISCUS (multiple answers are possible):
O-shaped
Stable
Mobile
C-shaped
Deeper
What structure is being described?
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of Femur
Insertion: Fibular Head
•Cord-like
•Extracapsular
•Resist: Varus stress
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
What structure is being described?
Origin: Medial epicondyle of Femur
Insertion: Medial Shaft of Tibia
•Broad & Flat
•Resist: Valgus Stress
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
What structure is being described?
Origin: Ant. Intercondylar eminence
Insertion: Lat. Condyle of the Femur
Orientation:
Posterior
Lateral
Superior
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
What structure is being described?
Origin: Post. Intercondylar eminence
Insertion: Med. Condyle of the Femur
Orientation:
Superior
Anterior
Medial
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
What structure is in the photo?
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
What type of joint is the patellofemoral joint?
Modified hinge
Modified plane
Saddle
Pivot
The following muscles belong to the Quad group, EXCEPT:
Biceps Femoris
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
Rectus Femoris
All knee extensors have a common innervation. What nerve supplies the muscles that serve to extend the knee?
Femoral nn.
Tibial nn.
Common Peroneal nn.
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous nn.
Check the following muscles that flex the knee:
Semimambranosus
Semitendinosus
Quadriceps
Biceps Femoris
Popliteus
What muscle is highlighted in the picture?
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Vastus Medialis
Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris
Identify the muscle with the following information:
O: Ischial Tuberosity
I: Upper medial tibia
N: Tibial nn.
A: Knee flexion; IR of knee
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps Femoris
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
The short head of the Biceps Femoris is innervated by:
Common Peroneal nn.
Tibial nn.
Femoral nn.
None of the choices
Identify the muscle:
Gastrocnemius
Popliteus
Plantaris
Biceps Femoris
What is the action of this muscle?
Knee Flexion
Knee Extension
Knee IR
Knee ER
