Kneecap
What is a kneecap called?
Patella
Which bone connects to the knee?
Femur
Which muscle extends the knee?
Quadriceps
What does ACL stand for?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
True or False
The knee is a hinge joint
True
Which bone is the patella?
Kneecap
Which muscle flexes the knee?
Hamstrings
What does PCL stand for?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
What is knee bursitis?
inflamed bursa
Which bone is below the knee?
Tibia
What does the gracilis do?
Assists with knee internal rotation
How many ligaments are in the knee?
Four
Where is the meniscus located?
Knee
What are the 3 major movements of the knee?
Flexion, Extension, and Rotation
What muscle helps with knee extension?
Vastus intermedius
What stabilizes the knee?
Ligaments
True or False
The knee has two menisci
True
What is a way to prevent knee injuries?
Any of the following are correct...
Physical Conditioning
Rehabilitation
Shoe and Cleat design
Knee Braces
Can the knee function with just one muscle?
No
What cushions the knee joint?
Cartilage