WorksheetsKnee Quiz Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following ligaments of the knee attaches the femur to the fibula?
MCL
LCL
PCL
ACL
Which of the following ligaments of the knee restricts anterior movement of the tibia on the femur?
MCL
LCL
ACL
PCL
Which of the following knee ligaments cross over each other?
MCL/LCL
LCL/PCL
ACL/PCL
ACL/MCL
The hamstrings are muscles that cause ____ at the knee joint.
Extension
Flexion
Which of the following is a symptom of a meniscus tear?
Locking feeling in the knee
Positive posterior drawer
A small bump on the tibia where the patellar tendon attaches
Which of the following structures is the main source of stability in the knee?
muscles
bones
tendons
ligaments
Most injuries to the medial collateral ligament result from blows to what aspect of the knee?
Medial
Lateral
Anterior
Posterior
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a patella dislocation?
Foot planted deceleration and cutting in opposite direction
Valgus stress
Varus stress
Foot planted deceleration and cutting in the same direction
A patella usually dislocates in which direction?
Medial
Posterior
Anterior
Lateral
Which type of brace would be best for patella tendinitis?
Hinged
Functional
Neoprene
Patella Tendon Strap
The quadriceps muscles primary job is to do which of the following?
flex the knee
rotate the knee
extend the knee
Which of the following structures have the responsibility of cushioning the knee during impact activity?
ACL
PCL
Menisci
Patella tendon
Which of the following ligaments protect the knee from valgus stress and external tibial rotational forces?
MCL
LCL
ACL
PCL
The Lachman's Test is used to evaluate stability of which of the following?
MCL
LCL
ACL
PCL
The mechanism of injury that leaves the posterior cruciate ligament at greatest risk for injury is which of the following?
Hyperextension of the knee
Landing on the anterior aspect of the bent knee with the foot plantar flexed
A valgus stress with the knee fully extended
A valgus stress with the knee fully flexed
When you put your hand on the medial side of the knee and stress the LCL it is called _______.
Valgus stress
Anterior drawer
Posterior drawer
Varus stress
The connective tissue that encompasses the patella and extends distally across the front of the knee.
patella tendon
quadriceps tendon
The top, flat portion of the tibia is called the ___________.
tibial plateau
tibial ridge
tibial crest
An athlete with a first degree MCL sprain will have _________laxity.
little to no
moderate
severe
A test for the PCL :
posterior drawer
anterior drawer
valgus stress
varus stress
