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SM Knee Injuries

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The job of the PCL is to

a)

keep the femur from moving backwards under the tibia

b)

keep the patella from dislocating

c)

keep the tibia from moving backwards under the femur

d)

prevent a patellar tendon strain

2.

Osgood-Schlatter disease causes

a)

a bump on the point of attachment of the patella tendon to the tibia

b)

pain during activity

c)

swelling

d)

all of these

3.

This picture indicates

a)

patella dislocation

b)

chondromalacia

c)

Osgood-Schlatter

d)

torn ACL

4.

The second most likely knee ligament to be torn is the

a)

PCL

b)

MCL

c)

ACL

d)

LCL

5.

The job of the meniscus is

a)

to provide stability

b)

provide cushion

c)

hold condyles

d)

all of these

6.

This picture indicates what injury?

a)

torn MCL

b)

torn hamstring

c)

bicep femoral tendon tear

d)

meniscus tear

7.

Which 2 of the following are cruciate ligaments?

a)

ACL and LCL

b)

MCL and PCL

c)

PCL and ACL

d)

MCL and LCL

8.

Which of the following symptoms would be present if an athlete had a bump on the shin below the knee?

a)

chondromalacia

b)

patella dislocation

c)

Osgood-Schlatter

d)

torn ACL

9.

On which side of the knee will the patella most likely dislocate

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

medial

d)

lateral

10.

The picture indicates which knee injury?

a)

Osgood-Schlatter

b)

chondromalacia

c)

torn meniscus

d)

patella dislocation

11.

A blow to the lateral side of the knee could cause a tear in which ligament?

a)

MCL

b)

ACL

c)

PCL

d)

LCL

12.

Deterioration of the cartilage between the femur and tibia causes

a)

patella tendonitis

b)

arthritis

c)

chondromalacia

d)

bleeding

13.

Which of the following are the most likely cause of meniscus tears

a)

twisting

b)

hyperflexion

c)

hyperextension

d)

all of these

14.

A blow to the front of the tibia is likely to cause a

a)

meniscus tear

b)

ACL tear

c)

MCL tear

d)

PCL tear

15.

The 3 bones that articulate at the knee are

a)

femur/tibia/fibula

b)

tibia/patella/femur

c)

patella/fibular/tibia

d)

none of these options

16.

The semitendinosus, gracilis, and the ___ make up the muscle group known as the pes anserine.

a)

vastus medialis

b)

sartorius

c)

rectus femoris

d)

semimembranosus

17.

Twisting the knee can cause both a meniscus tear and and ACL tear.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

A grinding sound when moving the knee would be a sign of

a)

chondromalacia

b)

osgood-schlatter

c)

patellar tendonitis

d)

meniscus tear

19.
Name of the muscles that control knee extension?
a)
Quadriceps
b)
Hamstrings
c)
Glutes
20.
What two types of cartilage are in the knee?
a)

Elastic, hyalaine

b)

Menisci, Articular

c)
Elastic, Articular
d)

Menisci, Elastic

21.
This ligament is located away from the midline
a)
LCL
b)
MCL
c)
PCL
d)
ACL
22.
This ligament is located nearest the midline
a)
MCL
b)
ACL
c)
PCL
d)
LCL
23.
This ligament is located internally and crosses in the front
a)
MCL
b)
ACL
c)
PCL
d)
LCL
24.
This ligament is located internally and crosses in the back
a)
MCL
b)
ACL
c)
PCL
d)
LCL
25.
Usually injured with planting and twisting (Compression and Torsion)
a)
ACL
b)
MCL
c)
Both
26.
Inflammation of the patella tendon.
a)
Osgood Schlatter
b)
Patella Tendinitis
c)
Tibial Plateau Fracture
27.
The majority of patellar subluxations/dislocations move in which direction?
a)
Lateral
b)
Medial
c)
Superior
d)
Inferior
28.
Which of the following listed below are collateral ligaments?
a)
MCL & LCL
b)
LCL & PCL
c)
ACL & MCL
d)
PCL & ACL
29.
The anterior drawer and lachman will help the assessor determine the stability of which ligament?
a)
PCL
b)
MCL
c)
LCL
d)
ACL
30.
You hear of an athlete sustaining a "terrible triad". Which ligaments are affected?
a)
MCL, LCL, ACL
b)
LCL, ACL, Medial Meniscus
c)
Lateral Meniscus, ACL, LCL
d)
Medial Meniscus, ACL, MCL
31.
An athlete sustains a meniscal injury. Which provocative test will likely be used to identify it?
a)
Lachman
b)
McMurray's
c)
Valgus
d)
Varus
32.
If attempting to perform a Lachman test on an injured knee, which muscle group must be relaxed to achieve an accurate test?
a)
Hamstrings
b)
Quadriceps
c)
Calf
d)
Hip Flexors
33.
If someone has "knocked knees", what is the position of the knees?
a)
Varus
b)
Valgus
c)
Hyperextension
d)
Bowlegged
34.
A ___________ injury involves compression with rotation, while a ____________ injury involves joint distraction.
a)
Fracture, Meniscus
b)
Meniscus, Muscular
c)
Muscular, Ligament
d)
Meniscus, Ligament
35.
Which knee ligament stability test is used for the lateral collateral ligament?
a)
Valgus
b)
Anterior Drawer
c)
Varus
d)
Posterior Drawer
36.

What is label K?

a)

ACL

b)

PCL

c)

MCL

d)

LCL

37.

Which ligaments prevent movement to far in the front to back direction?

a)

Collateral

b)

Cruciate

c)

meniscus

d)

all of the above

38.

What is the test to evaluate an ACL injury?

a)

Sag Test

b)

Varus Test

c)

Valgus Test

d)

Anterior Drawer Test

39.

What are tendons?

a)

attach bone to bone

b)

attach bone to muscle

c)

attach ligament to ligament

d)

attach the menisci to the tibial plateau

40.

What is the patellar tendon?

a)

attaches quadricep to patella

b)

attaches patella to fibula

c)

attaches patella to tibia

d)

attaches menisci together

41.

How many muscles make up the quadriceps?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

42.

ACL stands for?

a)

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

b)

Acute Collateral Ligament

c)

Answer Clearly Lisa

43.
Which of the following are NOT one of the 4 major ligaments of the knee?
a)
Anterior Cruciate Lig.
b)
Posterior Cruciate Lig.
c)
Medial Cruciate Lig.
d)

Lateral Collateral Lig.

44.
Identify this structure.
a)
ACL
b)
PCL
c)
LCL
d)
MCL
45.
What ligament can be injured when the knee twists while the foot is planted or by hyperextension of the knee?
a)
ACL
b)
PCL
c)
MCL
d)
LCL
46.
Which meniscus is most commonly injured?
a)
Medial Meniscus
b)
Lateral Meniscus
c)
Anterior Meniscus
d)
Posterior Meniscus
47.
Identify this structure.
a)
ACL 
b)
LCL
c)
MCL
d)
Lateral Meniscus
48.
Identify this structure.
a)
Lateral Meniscus
b)
Medial Meniscus
c)
Articular Cartilage
d)
PCL
49.
Osgood-Schlatters Disease is a condition common to the immature adolescent knee that repeatedly pulls on the patellar tendon causing an ______________________.
a)
Enlarged Tibial Tuberosity
b)
Enlarged Fibular Head
c)
Enlarged Patellar Tendon
d)
Enlarged Patella
50.

What is the name of the structure for #11 in the picture?

a)

Quadriceps Tendon

b)

Achilles Tendon

c)

Patellar Tendon

d)

IT Band

51.

What injury is seen in the image?

a)

Femur Fracture

b)

Bursitis

c)

Osgood-Schlatter

d)

Patella Dislocation

52.
Swelling within the joint cavity.
a)
condyle
b)
effusion
c)
epiphyseal plates
d)
lateral meniscus