Ligaments
How many ligaments are there that stabilize the knee?
4
To test the ACL you can do two tests, name one.
Anterior drawer or Lachman
This muscle extends the knee
Quadriceps
Large bone of the upper thigh
Femur
Explain how a "contact" ACL injury typically happens.
This ligament stops anterior movement of the tibia
The ACL
This test tests the PCL
Posterior Drawer
This muscle flexes the knee
Hamstrings
Large bone of the lower leg
Tibia
What is one reason why women are more prone to non-contact ACL injuries?
Q-angle, un-even distribution of strength with regard to quads and hamstrings, hormonal levels, smaller intercondylar notch.
This ligament stops posterior movement of the tibia
This test tests the LCL
Varus Stress Test
What is one movement in sports that uses the Quadriceps?
Any exercise where the leg is extended - Kick in soccer/football, swimming kick, etc.
Small bone of the lower leg
Fibula
While cutting, decelerating, changing direction quickly.
MCL and LCL
This test tests the MCL
What is one movement in sports that uses the hamstrings?
Any movement that bends the knee. Tucking to jump, diving, juggling a soccer ball, etc.
Real name for the knee cap
Patella
What is often torn along with the ACL in a sports injury?
MCL and Meniscus I will accept one or both of these answers.
What are 3 jobs of the meniscus
Increase surface area, provide cushioning, provide stability.
This test tests the meniscii
McMurray's Test
How many muscles in the quad and how many in the hamstring?
4 quad - 3 hamstring
Is the connective tissue that holds the patella in place a ligament or tendon?
Ligament
What does the C stand for in ACL
Cruciate.