Vocabulary
This is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body
Patella
What is the condition characterized by the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in the knee joint?
knee bursitis
What is the largest joint in the human body?
knee joint
What is the term for the tearing or stretching of a knee ligament?
Knee sprain
What is the term for the injury caused by a sudden twist or pivot of the knee, resulting in severe pain and swelling?
knee sprain or strain
a muscle group consisting of four muscles that are located along the front of the thigh
Quadriceps
What is the name of the band of tissue that runs along the outside of the knee and can cause pain and tightness?
iliotibial band (IT band)
Which bones make up the knee joint?
(multiple answers)
Femur, Tibia, Patella
What is the name of the condition characterized by the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in the knee joint?
Bursitis
What is the name of the scenario where a runner experiences sharp pain on the outer side of the knee during a long-distance race?
iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
A small bone formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
Sesamoid
What is the term for the condition in which the knee cap (patella) slips out of its normal position?
patellar dislocation or instability
What is the function of the meniscus?
providing cushioning, stability, and shock absorption within the knee joint
Which knee injury involves the tearing or stretching of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
ACL tear or rupture
What is the term for the scenario where a basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump and feels a popping sensation in the knee followed by instability?
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
This is the flat top portion of your tibia bone, which runs from your knee to your ankle
Tibial plateau
What is the name of the injury where there is a tear or rupture of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) on the inner side of the knee?
MCL tear
Name the four major ligaments in the knee
(ACL), (PCL), (MCL), (LCL)
What is the term for the injury that occurs when the kneecap (patella) slips out of its normal position?
patellar dislocation or instability
What is the name of the scenario where a soccer player feels a sharp pain and hears a popping sound in the knee while kicking the ball?
meniscus tear
a thin layer of cartilage that lies between the epiphyses and metaphyses
Epiphyseal Plates
What is the term for the condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the knee joint, resulting in swelling and limited range of motion?
knee effusion or water on the knee
What is the name of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia?
Patellar Tendon
What is the common term for the injury where the cartilage lining the joint surfaces of the knee gets damaged or wears away?
osteoarthritis
What is the term for the scenario where a middle-aged individual experiences pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knee joint over time?
knee osteoarthritis