Anatomy
What bone is the kneecap?
Patella
What ligament is often injured during cutting or pivoting?
ACL
What injury happens when the kneecap moves out of place?
Patellar dislocation
What is a common sign of a knee injury?
Swelling
What can help reduce swelling after an injury?
Ice
What is the thigh bone called?
Femur
What ligament is on the inside of the knee?
MCL
What injury affects the cartilage that cushions the knee?
Meniscus tear
What may an athlete hear or feel with an ACL injury?
A pop
What should an athlete do first if the knee is badly hurt?
Stop activity
What is the shin bone called?
Tibia
What ligament is on the outside of the knee?
LCL
What overuse injury causes pain below the kneecap?
Patellar tendonitis
What symptom can happen with a meniscus tear?
Locking or catching
What may be used to support an injured knee?
Brace
What ligament is located behind the ACL?
PCL
What ligament can be hurt when the shin is pushed backward?
PCL
What condition can cause a painful bump below the kneecap in growing athletes?
Osgood-Schlatter
What does instability mean?
The knee feels like it may give out
What helps rebuild strength after injury?
Rehabilitation
What structures help cushion the knee?
Menisci
What ligament is checked with an anterior drawer or Lachman test?
ACL
What injury is caused by irritation of a fluid-filled sac around the knee?
Bursitis
What symptom may mean a serious injury needs medical attention?
Deformity or inability to bear weight
What should an athlete regain before returning to sports?
Strength, balance, and safe movement