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What is the muscle action of the vastus lateralis
What does the ACL stand for?
What is the MOI for jumper's knee?
Overuse
What is a bursa?
Fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction
Two major Tendons in the knee, what are they?
Patellar Tendon and Quad tendon
What is the muscle action of the gastrocnemius?
Flexion
What bones make up the knee joint?
Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Femur
What is a possible result of disrupted blood supply to the femoral head?
Where is the suprapatellar bursa located?
Above the patella
Laterally
What is the muscle action of the gracilis?
What are the 3 hamstring muscles?
Biceps Femoris, Semitendonosus, Semimembranosus
What are strains to adductor muscles commonly called?
Groin pull or Groin Strain
Which ligament is responsible for reducing or preventing anterior/posterior displacement of the tibia?
ACL
What does the Anterior Drawer test for?
ACL injury
What is the muscle action of the Bicep Femoris?
Knee Flexion
4 Major Ligaments what are they
ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL
A small bone dislodged and floating in the capsule
What are the two semicircular fibrocartilaginous disks in the knee known as?
Medial and Lateral Meniscus
What regimen should be instituted to prevent further injury after a thigh strain?
Stretching and strengthening
What is the muscle action of the sartorius?
Knee Flexion
What is a function of the meniscus?
Absorption
Nourishment
Lubrication
Friction Reduction
What is the muscle action of the rectus femoris?
Extension
What does McMurray's Test, test for?
Meniscus