Anatomy
Functions
Movements
Injuries
Treatments
100
How many major bones and ligaments are there in the knee joint?
Four
100
What bones does the knee join together?
Femur & Tibia
100
The two main types of movements that occur in the knee
What is flexion and extension?
100
What structures does the Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFS) affect?
It affects the patella and femur.
100
What exercises help to prevent any injury before any physical activity?
Proper stretching and strengthening exercises.
200
What cruciate ligaments are in the knee and where are they located?
They are located in the centre of the knee joint. 1. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (in the back) 2. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (in the front)
200
Is the knee is the smallest or largest joint in the human body? Is it considered the most complicated or the most simple joint?
The knee is the largest joint in the human body and is considered the most complicated one.
200
When the knee is flexing are the collateral ligaments relaxing or contracting?
Relaxing
200
What structure of the knee is the most commonly injured among athletes and why does it happen?
The meniscus is the most commonly injured structure because of twisting forces.
200
What surgeries are often done to reconstruct certain structures damaged in an injury?
PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) surgery ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery MCL (medial collateral ligament) surgery (rarely)
300
What is the the meniscus and it's function?
It is a shock-absorbing fibrocartilaginous disc
300
What structure in the knee joint absorbs shock?
The meniscus
300
What is the purpose of the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)?
The purpose of the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is to prevent from the knee from moving too far and out of place and its usual range.
300
What does the Q-angle stand for and what angle degree (#) has a greater chance of injury? Do men or women have a greater risk of injury because of the Q-angle?
Quadriceps Angle 20 degree angle has a higher risk of injury Women are more at risk because of greater Q-angle
300
While in recovery from a knee ligament surgery, what treatments could be possible or offered?
Physical Therapy Swimming Spinning
400
What are the three other components of the knee joint?
Articular Cartilage Tendons Meniscus
400
What do the bursae help the knee to do?
It helps the knee move smoothly
400
What 2 ligaments help us to stand up straight in our knees?
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)
400
What ligaments are often torn in knee ligament tears?
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) MCL (medial collateral ligament) LCL (lateral collateral ligament)
400
What is the acronym P.I.E.R, and what does it stand for?
The steps to treating an injury 1. Pressure 2. Ice 3. Elevation 4. Rest
500
What bones does the knee joint consists of?
Femur (thigh bone) Tibia (shin bone) Fibula Patella (knee cap)
500
What does the patella function as?
The patella helps to protect the internal regions in the joint and serves as a transmission of force while extending the knee
500
What are all the possible structures that could be damaged due to excess movement or constant movement?
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) MCL (medial collateral ligament) LCL (lateral collateral ligament) Mensicus Patella
500
What type of cartilage damage is done to the meniscus and how can it be treated?
Avascular (no blood supply) with the arthroscopy surgery
500
What does the acronym S.H.A.R.P stand for and it's function?
S- Swelling H- Heat (increased) A- Altered (not fully functioning correctly) R- Reddness P- Painful It's steps to indicate whether there is an injury present or not
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