Landmarks of the knee
The most INFERIOR part of the patella
Apex
The opposite of Posterior
Anterior
Medial most leg extender
Vastus Medialis
Fluid filled sacs around the knee
Bursa Sac
Rx NSAIDs PRN
Prescription of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as needed
The landmark on the tibia where the meniscus rests on
Tibial Plateau
Towards or closer to the midline
Medial
The hamstring muscle that rests on the posterior AND lateral aspect of the thigh
Biceps Femoris
This structure is meant for impact absorption of the knee
Meniscus
CC RLQ pain. Dx contusion
Chief complaint of right lower quadrant pain. diagnosis of a bruise.
Fibular Head
Anterolateral is a directional term that means
Anterior and Lateral
Name the group: Hip Extension
Hamstrings
This ligamentous structure prevents Anterior Translation of the tibia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
27 Y/O M PMH tibial fx. HR 123
27 year old male previous medical history of a tibial fracture. Heart rate is 123 beats per minute
The landmark on the proximal most end of the femur that you are unable to palpate
Name the landmark: Distal to the femoral condyles, proximal end of the tibia, medial side
Medial tibial condyle
Doing a high knee uses this group
Quadriceps
These structures prevent against Varus AND Valgus stress/force of the knee
MCL and LCL
PCP d/c pt WBAT. f/u 2wks
Primary care physician discharged patient to weight bearing as tolerated. follow up in 2 weeks.
The distal attachment site of the patellar tendon
Tibial Tuberosity
Prefix that means beside or next to
Para
This muscle is too deep to palpate
Vastus Intermedius
The superior aspect of the patella is the attachment point for this
Quadriceps tendon
70 Y/O F s/s chest pain. Pt DNR. BP 90/70.
70 year old female sign and symptom of chest pain. patient is do not resuscitate. blood pressure is 90/70 millimeters of mercury.