Bones
what is the longest bone in the leg?
Femur
what is the most common upper leg injury?
Strain
what muscle group is on the posterior side of the upper leg?
Hamstring
What is the ACL's full name?
Anterior cruciate ligament
The medical term for kneecap is what?
Patella
what is the use of the patellar tendon?
connects the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia)
What is a thigh contusion?
Injury to soft tissue
how many muscles make up the quadriceps?
4
What does the MCL help with?
This ligament gives stability to the inner knee.
True or False. The Femur is stronger than concrete
False, while it is strong its not that strong
True or False 4 bones build up the upper leg
False
What sports do thigh contusions most happen in?
Rugby, football and snowboarding
Name one hamstring muscle
Biceps femoris, Semimembranosus and Semitendinosus
In the knee's there are a total of __ ligaments and meniscus.
12
What two primary ligaments located in the knee are responsible for stabilizing the femur and tibia?
ACL and PCL
How long is the femur in inches on average?
18 inches
what's a sign of an ACL tear?
loss of ROM, popping and swelling
Name one hip flexor
rectus fimoris, sartorious, iliacus, psoas major
Which ligament in the knee is the least common to be injured?
PCL
Which type of joint connects the femur to the hip bone?
Ball and socket joint
What bones build up the upper leg and knee?
Femur, Patella and tibia
How long is the recovery for an ACL tear?
6-9 Months
how many muscles are in the quadriceps and hamstrings combined?
7
what is the most common way someone will tear a LCL?
Bending or hard contact to the LCL
The tough band of fibouris tissue that runs down the side of the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee is called?
The IT band