Bones, Muscles, Tendons
What are the 3 major bones that make up the knee
Femur, Tibia, and Patella
Why are epiphyseal plate injuries so dangerous to young athletes?
could alter the length/growth of the bone for the growing athlete
If you suspect an athlete is suffereing from fat pad syndrome, what special test would you use to evaluate the athlete?
Hoffa's Test
A flat longitudinal band found on the medial side of the knee joint
MCL - Medial Collateral Ligament
What does the acronym APEX stand for?
Anterior-to-Posterior-Externally
What are the 4 muscles that make up the QUADRICEPS
Vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris
A grinding noise or sensation within a joint is called what?
Crepitus
If you suspect an MCL sprain or tear, what special test would you use to evaluate the athlete?
Vagus Stress Test
A ligament that attaches to the femur and the fibula; maintains stability of the lateral aspect of the knee joint
LCL - Lateral Collateral Ligament
Pain that increases after prolonged knee flexion is often called....?
Movie Goers Sign
A small bone formed in a tendon where is passes over a joint is called what?
Sesamoid
What is the injury......Landing with knee in hyperextension, quick change in direction
ACL
What does a positive postreior sag test indicate?
PCL Tear
A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau, restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur.
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament
What are the 4 main ligaments in the knee?
Meidal collateral ligament (MCL, Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Where is the TIBIOFEMORAL joint located?
Between the Tibia and Femur
What is the injury.....Happens when femur grows faster than quadriceps muscles
Osgood Schlatters
What does the McMurray test test for?
Meniscus Tear
A ligament that attaches to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau, restricting posterior movement of the tibia on the femur
PCL - Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Demonstrate ADDUCTION and ABDUCTION
adduction - towards the midline
abduction - away from the midline
What are the 3 muscles that make up the hamstrings?
Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Biceps Femoris
What is the injury.....Very common in people who suddenly increase their level of activity, such as runners who increase their mileage. Irritation usually occurs over the outside of the knee joint, at the lateral epicondyle
IT Band Syndrome
There are TWO tests used to identify an ACL tear, what are they?
Anterior drawer test and the Lachman test
What injuries are involved in the Terrible Triad?
MCL, ACL, and Meniscus
What is the Q angle? What can it determine?
The angle between the top of the hips and the knee joint. Can determine PATELLOFEMORAL joint problems