Bones
The strongest bone in the human body
Femur
ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Group of muscles that are responsible for knee extension
Quadriceps
A strong band of fibrous tissue above your Patella
Quadriceps Tendon
A clinical guideline used by healthcare providers to decide if an X-ray is necessary for ankle or foot injuries
Ottawa Ankle Rules
The body's largest sesamoid bone. (flat, triangular bone)
Patella
LCL
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Superficial muscle in the front of your thigh, part of the quadriceps group
Rectus Femoris
A thick, fibrous cord of connective tissue that runs fown the outside of your thigh
Iliotibial Band
Checks for instability in the ankle joint, specifically looking for damage or laxity in the ATFL
Ankle Anterior Drawer Test
A bony protrusion on either side of the ankle forming part of the ankle joint
Malleolus
Ligaments that form an "X"
ACL and PCL
A large muscle on the anterior to the tibia
Tibialis Anterior
A strong band of fibrous tissue at the front of your knee that connects to your tibia
Patellar Tendon
A physical exam to check for damage to the ankle's lateral ligaments.
Talar Tilt Test
Three wedge shaped bones located in the midfoot, between the navicular bone and the first three metatarsals
Cuneiform bones
ATFL
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
A broad, flat calf muscle located deep beneath the gastrocnemius. Responsible for plantar flexion
Soleus
This is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body
Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)
A physical examination, usually for the knee or elbow, that checks for injury to the lateral ligaments by applying inward force to the joint.
Varus Stress Test
Connects your Tibia and Fibula to your foot, acting as a crucial weight bearing hinge that transfers body weight and impact forces, enabling essential ankle movements
Talus
A strong triangular structure on the inner ankle that connect the tibia to the talus, calcaneus and navicular bones, providing crucial medial ankle stability
Deltoid ligament
A large two headed muscle on the back and outer side of the thigh, forming part of the hamstring group with the semitendinosus and semimembranosus
Bicep Femoris
A tendon that is essential for supporting the arch and helping with walking, standing on your toes and turning the foot inward.
Posterior Tibial Tendon (PTT)
A physical exam maneuver used to diagnose tears in the knee's menisci by applying rotational stress and flexion/extension movements
McMurray Test