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What is the muscle action of the vastus lateralis
What type of joint is the knee joint?
Hinge
What are the two main actions of the knee?
flexion and extension
What is a bursa?
Fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction
What tendon is located below the patella?
Patellar Tendon
What is the muscle action of the gastrocnemius?
Knee Flexion
What bones make up the knee joint?
Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Femur
What is the other name for knock knee
Valgus
Where is the suprapatellar bursa located?
Above the patella
What is the muscle action of the biceps femoris?
Flexion
What are the names of the two cruiciate ligaments and their functions?
knee extension
What are the 3 hamstring muscles?
Biceps Femoris, Semitendonosus, Semimembranosus
What is type of force results in an LCL injury?
Varus Force
What is the viscous solution found in the cavities of joints?
Synovial Fluid
Name the hyaline cartilage at the distal end of the femur?
Articular Cartilage
Medial Collateral Ligament
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Provide Lateral Stability to the knee.
What is a function of the meniscus?
Shock absorption, distribution of force, smooth gliding surface
What type of force results in an MCL injury?
Valgus Force
What is the muscle action of the rectus femoris?
Extension
What is the name for the flat broad surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur?
Tibial Tuberosity
What are the 2 functions of the patella?
protection and muscle connection
Name the two joints located at the knee?
Tibiofemoral & Patellofemoral
What are the rounded prominences at the end of the femur?
Condyle
Where does the patellar tendon insert on the lower leg?
Tibial Tuberosity
What Tendon is located Above the Patella
Quadriceps Tendon