Bone anatomy
What 4 bones make up the knee
tibia, fibula, patella, femur
What ligament keeps the tibia from rotating forward?
Anterior cruciate ligament
patella tendon
An anterior drawer and lochman's test for what ligament tear?
ACL tear
What is an incision?
straight line cut by a surgeon
What bone is the landmark for the lateral side?
fibula
What ligament keeps the tibia from rotating backwards?
Posterior cruciate ligament
what tendon attaches proximal to the patella
quad tendon
A posterior drawer test for what ligament tear?
PCL tear
What type of gait would someone use if they were PWB?
largest bone in the body is what?
femur
What ligament prevents medial instability in the knee?
Medial collateral ligament
What muscle group FLEXES the knee?
A valgus stress test tests for what ligament tear?
MCL tear
If " -itis " is at the end of the word.. what does this mean?
inflammation
What bone does the LCL attach to?
head of the fibula
If someone needs controlled knee ROM, what brace is best for them?
A T-Scope brace
the quadriceps
A varus stress test tests for what ligament tear?
What is a meniscectomy?
surgical removal of part or all of the meniscus
What bone connects the ACL,PCL,LCL and MCL?
tibia
What is 1 role of the meniscus, AND are the menisci ligaments? Y/N?
To cushion the joint/absorb shock. NO it is cartilage
What is the most common patella injuries?
lateral patella dislocations
Why do we apply lateral stress on a valgus stress test?
To stress the medial collateral ligament, or open up the medial side of the joint
What condition can happen during Osgood Slatters?
Patella tendonitis