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WorksheetsACL and Knee Anatomy Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the most common cause of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
Sudden change in direction or pivot
Genetic predisposition
Wearing improper footwear
Lack of exercise
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of an ACL tear?
Pain
Fever
Swelling
Limited range of motion
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an ACL tear?
CT scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
What is the initial treatment for an ACL tear?
Surgical repair
Rest and ice
Physical therapy
Conservative management
Which ligament is commonly injured along with the ACL?
PCL
LCL
Patellar tendon
MCL
Which bone is NOT part of the knee joint?
femur
patella
fibula
tibia
Which meniscus is more commonly injured in association with an ACL tear?
medial meniscus
anterior meniscus
posterior meniscus
lateral meniscus
Which ligament prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward in relation to the femur?
LCL
MCL
PCL
ACL
Which structure connects the quadriceps muscle to the patella?
patellar ligament
achilles tendon
hamstring tendon
quadriceps tendon
What is the most common cause of a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear?
Twisting the knee while the foot is planted
Falling on an outstretched hand
Overuse or repetitive stress on the knee
Direct blow to the front of the knee while the knee is bent
What is the blood supply to the joint capsule of the knee?
Which muscle is most important in stabilizing the knee joint?
vastus intermedius
popliteus
quadriceps femoris
gracilis
A 27-year-old man comes to the physician because of pain and swelling in his right knee that began 3 days ago when he fell during football practice. He fell on his flexed right knee as he dove to complete a pass. He felt some mild knee pain but continued to practice. Over the next 2 days, the pain worsened and the knee began to swell. Today, the patient has an antalgic gait. Examination shows a swollen and tender right knee; flexion is limited by pain. The right knee is flexed and pressure is applied to proximal tibia; 8 mm of backward translation of the foreleg is observed. Which of the following is most likely injured?
Medial meniscus
Posterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
A 21-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up examination. Four days ago, he injured his right knee while playing soccer. Increased laxity of the right knee joint is noted when the knee is flexed to 30° and an abducting force is applied to the lower leg. The examination finding in this patient is most likely caused by damage to which of the following structures?
ACL
LCL
MCL
PCL
Which of the following is not a potential reason for a higher prevalence of ACL tears in women?
Joint laxity
Inefficient jumping mechanics
BMI
Increased Q angle
What nerve can be impinged by using crutches?
A 6-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for a well-child check. His parents report that he has been having difficulties with walking and has been falling more frequently. On physical examination, he has weakness of his proximal limb muscles, particularly the hip girdle. There is also enlargement of his calves. A biopsy of the calf muscle is obtained. Which of the following metabolic pathways is most likely disrupted in this patient's muscle cells?
Glycogen to Glucose-1-phosphate
Glycolysis
Glucose-6-phosphate to Glucose
Beta-oxidation of fatty acids
A 30-year-old man presents with difficulty in hand motion, namely trouble with buttoning his shirt. He also experiences numbness and tingling. On examination, there is muscle wasting at the thenar eminence. Which of the following peripheral nerve damages corresponds to this clinical picture?
Musculocutaneous nerve
A 33-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of progressive difficulty in raising her right arm. She says the weakness has been present for about a year, and has progressively worsened. She denies any pain. On examination, shoulder abduction is limited to 70 degrees. Strength is normal in other upper limb movements. Which of the following muscles is most likely affected?
Deltoid
Other than football, what sport did I have an opportunity to play in college?
Baseball
Basketball
Track
Golf
What's the most amount of watermelons I've eaten in a calendar year?
33
64
30
62.5
What happened to the character in the title picture of this quiz?
He didn't follow the train
He ate the cake
He used to be an adventurer like us
He listened
