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WorksheetsQuiz - Intro to PT - Knee / Hip
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the primary function of the knee joint?
Allow for knee flexion/extension
Allow for arm rotation
Allow for head movement
Allow for finger bending.
Which structure in the knee joint is responsible for cushioning?
Meniscus
Ligament
Tendon
Muscle
Which structure in the knee is known as the kneecap?
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Meniscus
The _______ is a band of tissue that connects the patella to the tibia.
Synovial Membrane
Patellar Tendon
Meniscus
Bursa
Which of the following is a mechanism of injury (MOI) for PFPS?
Tight hamstring and calf muscles
Strong quadriceps muscles
Flexible ligaments
Loose tendons
Fill in the blank: The mechanism of injury for patellar tendinitis is ______ deceleration.
Sudden
Repetitive
Gradual
Instant
The only way to determine the severity of a ligament injury is by MRI.
True
False
What does ACL stand for?
A) Anterior Cruciate Ligament
B) Anterior Collateral Ligament
C) Anterior Cruciate Line
D) Anterior Collateral Line
What is the role of the PCL in the knee joint?
Stabilizes the knee from moving backward
Connects the patella to the tibia
Stabilizes the knee from moving forward
Provides cushioning
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for knee extension?
Gluteal muscles
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Calf muscles
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the patellar tendon?
PFPS
ACL Tear
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Tendinitis
What four bones make up the knee joint?
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Femur
All of the above
A _________ force puts pressure from the lateral side and stresses the medial side of the knee
Big
Valgus
Varus
Superior
What about the meniscus is true?
There is a medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.
The menisci absorb shock with compression forces to the knee
The menisci are poorly vascular
All of the above
Typically caused by a sudden increase in activity. Causes pain to the lateral side of the knee sometimes radiating across the front of the knee.
IT Band Syndrome
Patellar Tendonitis
Bursitis
Stress Fracture
What is the name of this fibrocartilage rim around the acetabulum?
Joint Capsule
Labrum
Iliofemoral Ligament
Ligament of the Head of the Femur
name the muscle
Glute max
Glute Min
Glute med
Piriformis
Feeling a catching or clicking sensation in you hip is a common sign of what injury?
Acetabular Labral Tear
Trochanter Bursitis
IT Band Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
What was your favorite thing you learned about in this section (Knee/Leg/Hip)? Why?
