Knee Anatomy and Injuries
What ligament in the knee prevents posterior tibial movement?
What is the PCL, Posterior Cruciate Ligament
A sac that is found in areas with many intersecting tissues and high friction is called what?
What is a bursa?
The talus, tibia, and fibula make up what joint?
What is the talocrural joint?
The most common orthopedic injury in the United States is what?
What is the Lateral Ankle Sprain?
In the Knee, which Meniscus is larger? What Femoral Condyle is larger?
What is the Medial and Lateral, respectively?
Inflammation of the head of the first metatarsal is a common symptom of what injury?
What are bunions?
The tibia and fibula are connected by what tissue, damage to which causes a "high ankle sprain"?
What is the interosseous membrane or syndesmosis?
What two muscles are involved with MTSS?
What are the 3 components of the Unhappy Triad?
What are the ACL, MCl, and Medial Meniscus?
Tight calves that tug on the heel and tissue in the foot can cause what condition?
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
What is the mechanism of injury for a lateral ankle sprain?
What is inversion?
The appropriate medical terminology for "shin splints" is what?
What is MTSS, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome?
What is the most common mechanism for an ACL injury?
What is a plant and twist mechanism?
What is the role of the intrinsic muscles of the foot?
What is to help support the arch of the foot?
Why were the Ottawa Ankle Rules created?
What is to reduce the global costs of foot and ankle x-rays?
The calcaneonavicular ligament is more commonly known as what?
What is the Spring Ligament?
What are the muscles of the hamstring group? And the Quadriceps group?
What are the Semitendinosous, Semimembranosous, and Biceps Femoris and the Rectus Femoris, V. Lateralis, V. Intermedius, V. Medialis?
A fracture to the base of the 5th metatarsal head is commonly known as what?
What is a Jones' Fracture?
What are the components of the Ottawa Ankle Rules?
What are:
TTP medial or lateral malleoli
TTP Navicular
TTP Base of 5th Met
Unable to Ambulate
Why are deep meniscus tears typically treated surgically?
What is due to the vascularity of the meniscus, from the superficial regions to the deep regions?