Knee Anatomy
Which bone is the "weight bearing" bone of the Lower Body?
Femur
What is Jumper's knee?
Patellar tendonitis
What muscles performs Knee extension?
Quadriceps
What does the "A" mean in ACL?
Anterior (Front)
What bone do Shin Splints occur on?
Tibia
What provides cushion or "shock absorbers" to the knee joint?
Meniscus
How would you describe a Grade 3 Ligament Tear of a ligament of the Knee?
Complete Tear of the Ligament
Which muscle assist with knee flexion?
Hamstring Muscle
What does the "C" mean in ACL?
Cruciate- Cross
What is the outside bone of the lower leg called?
Fibula
What structure provides stability against a valgus forces?
MCL
How would you describe a Grade 2 Ligament Tear of a ligament of the Knee?
Partial Tear of the Knee Ligament
What motion do the hamstrings and gluteus maximus perform?
Hip extension
What other Knee Ligament intersects or crosses the ACL Ligament?
PCL
What does "M" in the word MCL stand for?
Medial-Inside
How many meniscus does one knee have?
2
How would you describe a Grade 1 Ligament Tear of a ligament of the Knee?
Stretching of the Knee Ligament
What are the normal degrees for hip flexion and extension?
Knee Flexion -135-159 degrees
Knee Extension- 0 Degrees
At what percentage of ROM/strength can an athlete return to play?
80%
What does "L" in the word LCL stand for?
Lateral- Outside
What is another word for your knee cap?
patella
How many Ligaments of the Knee do we have?
4
How many Quadricep Muscles do we have?
4
How long does it take to Rehab for an ACL Knee Injury?
6-8 Months
What is the equation to find Force?
F=M X A, Force = Mass x Acceleration