Anatomy
This group of muscles make up the quadriceps group.
What are the VMO, Vastus lateralis, Vastus intermedius, Rectus femoris?
These two tests are used to identify a torn ACL.
What are Lachman's and Anterior Drawer?
What is the biceps femoris?
The pes anserine group is made up of these muscles.
What are the gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosus?
This test identifies a posterior sag indicating a torn PCL.
What is Godfrey's test?
Normal ROM for knee flexion.
What is 135 degrees?
This ligament prevents the tibia from translating anteriorly.
What is the ACL?
What is the ballottable test?
This condition or injury is often identified by an increase of the tibial tuberosity.
What is Osgood-Schlatters?
These nerve roots serve as the primary neurological structures serving the knee.
What are L3-S2?
You perform McMurray's test to check for a meniscus tear, this other special test can confirm you prognosis of a meniscus tear.
What are Apley's compression test or Thessaly's?
This structure can be palpated on the lateral joint line when externally rotating and abducting the hip.
What is the LCL?
Often forgotten this muscle is posterior to the LCL.
What is the popliteus?
When performing McMurray's it is often this part of the meniscus that is more often identified as torn.
What is the medial meniscus?
Other than the screw-home mechanism that can result in an ACL tear, this is another MOI for an ACL tear.
What is hyperextension?