Knee Joint
What does ACL stand for?
Anterior cruciate ligament!
Which muscle is on top?
Semitendinosus or Semimembranosus?
SemiTendinosus!
Name one test for the ACL?
Anterior drawer or Lachmans!
What are ways to prevent knee injuries?
Bracing, proper shoe wear, strengthening, balance, and more
Which injury is most indicated by a sudden pop?
ACL!
Name 2 knee fat pads?
Infrapatellar and Suprapatellar!
Where does the IT band run from?
From the tensor fascia lata to the tibia!
Which test is used for the MCL?
Valgus force test!
6 months!
Which injury appears after 48-72 hours?
Meniscal tear!
What are the ligaments on the medial and lateral side of the knee?
What is the function of the sartorius?
Knee flextion
What test is used for the LCL?
Varus stress test!
How long does the healing process take for a meniscal removal?
4 weeks!
S/S of Loose Bodies?
Locking/Popping of the knee and instability/giving way!
Which Meniscus is injured more?
Medial Meniscus!
What muscles are included with the Pes Anserine?
Gracilis, Sartorius, and Semitendinosus!
What is the Sag test used for?
PCL!
How long does it take to heal for a Meniscal repair?
What is the tibial tuberosity enlargement syndrome as kids grow rapidly?
Osgood-Schlatter!
What is the name of the joint connecting the patella and the femur?
Patellofemoral!
How many hamstrings are there?
3
What is Mcmurrays/Apleys compression test used for?
Meniscus!
What is the immediate care for an ACL tear and why?
RICE immediately to control swelling!
What injury occurs when the athlete decelerates, plants foot, and cuts in the opposite direction?
Acute patellar dislocation!