Anatomy
The patella is this type of bone.
What is sesamoid?
This special test tests for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is patellar grind?
This ligament resists anterior movement of the tibia on the femur.
What is the ACL?
This muscle is the longest muscle in the human body.
What is the sartorius?
This is the most common MOI for an ACL injury.
What is step, plant, twist?
This attaches to the tibial tuberosity and assists with knee extension.
What is the patellar tendon?
These two tests can be performed at 0 and 30 degrees.
What is valgus and varus stress test?
This ligament prevents a valgus stress.
What is the MCL?
This muscle assists with hip flexion and rotation.
What is the pectineus?
This can become injured while in knee flexion when the tissue becomes trapped or pinched.
What is the menisci?
This joint is where the patella and femur meet at the anterior knee.
What is the patellofemoral joint?
This test's positive sign can be explained as a "blockage" feeling.
What is bounce home?
This ligament is twice as strong as the ACL.
What is PCL?
These muscles comprise the hamstring muscle group.
What is the Bicep Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus?
This injury is often described as being sorest at warm-up and cool down.
What is patellar tendinitis?
This functions as a shock absorber in the knee.
What is the meniscus?
The Lelli test has a positive sign of this.
What is the foot not lifting off the table?
This ligament prevents a varus stress.
What is the LCL?
The quads are made up of these muscles.
What is Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius.
This injury is more common in females.
What is dislocated/subluxed patella?
This sits inside the tendon that is formed by the Quadricep muscles.
What is the patella?
This test is known as the bread and butter of knee special tests.
What is Lachman?
This ligament is attached to the medial meniscus and the joint capsule.
What is MCL?
These muscles comprise the adductor muscle group.
What is the Gracilis, Obturator Externus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, and Adductor Magnus?
This injury is a degenerative process in the articular cartilage under the patella.
What is chondromalacia?