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WorksheetsKnee Anatomy and Functions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where is the patella located?
Anteriorly (front) on the knee joint
On the side of the knee.
Posteriorly on the knee joint.
What is the function of the quadriceps tendon?
Allow knee extension/ straightening.
Allows bending of the knee.
Stabilizes movement of the tibia during pivoting.
Where is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) located?
Inside the knee, attaching the femur to the tibia
On the side of the knee.
Posterior side of the knee.
What is the function of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)?
Prevents anterior movement of the tibia.
Prevents posterior movement of the tibia.
Prevents superior translation of the femur.
What is the function of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)?
Prevents excessive valgus/ inward movement of the knee.
Prevents anterior/ forward movement of the tibia.
Prevents excessive varus/ outward movement of the knee.
Where is the Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) located?
On the medial/inside of the knee.
On the lateral/ outside of the knee.
On the anterior side of the knee.
What is the function of the meniscus?
Acts as a shock absorber and stabilizes the knee joint.
Prevents inward/ valgus movement of the knee.
Prevents outward/varus movement of the knee.
What is the function of the tibia?
Prevent movement of the femur.
Bears most of the weight of the body and provides stability to the knee.
Provides an attachment site for the quadriceps tendon.
What is the function of the femur?
Provides structure and support for the lower body as the biggest bone in the body.
Protects the knee joint.
Lubricates the knee joint.
Where is the fibula located?
In the thigh/ upper leg.
In the lower leg.
In the knee.
What is the function of the synovial fluid?
Lubricates the knee joint and reduces friction.
Transmits force from the quadriceps.
Prevents inward/ valgus movement of the knee.
Where is the patellar tendon tendon located?
Above the patella
Below the patella
On the outside/ lateral side of the knee.
What is the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) located?
On the inside/ medial side of the thigh.
On the outside/ lateral side of the thigh.
On the anterior/ front of the thigh.
Where is the Popliteal Fossa located?
At the back of the knee joint
At the front of the knee joint
On the lateral side of the knee joint.
What are the cruciate ligaments in the knee? (Select all that apply)
ACL
PCL
LCL
MCL
