muscles
ligaments and stability
axes
biomechanics
miscellaneous
100

These muscles insert at the pes anserine 

gracilis, sartorious, semitendinosus

100

Which ligament of the knee has no attachment to the joint capsule? 

lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

100

Around which access does tibiofemoral flexion and extension occur in?

through the femoral epicondyles (medial-lateral)

100

Explain the concave on convex rules for open-chain hip arthrokinematics

Convex femur moving on a concave acetabulum. 

Hip flexion-- posterior spin 

Hip extension-- anterior spin 

100

Which meniscus is most likely to be injured and why?

Medial meniscus- it has a lot of attachment sites within the joint capsule, it also experiences greater loads than the lateral meniscus

200

What muscles are extensors of the knee during weightbearing?

Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius

200

Which ligament attaches proximally at the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle? What does this prevent?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 

1st restraint: anterior translate of the tibia on femur 

2nd restraint: knee hyperextension, tibial IR/ER, varus/valgus

200

What is the normal angle of inclination of the acetabulum? 

50 degrees anterior

200

During the Screw Home Mechanism, what happens at the tibia during the initial 5-10 degrees of knee flexion?

The tibia internally rotates

200

What are the values for hip abduction and adduction 

abduction: 45-50 degrees 

adduction: 20-30 degrees

300

What muscles are often weak with Trendelenburg gait?

The gluteus medius and minimus
300

What is the role of the Ligamentum teres? What happens if this ligament tears?

Supplies blood through its attachment of the fovea. If this is torn, the head of the femur no longer receives blood supply and results in avascular necrosis. 

300

What is the normal Q-angle? What does an increased Q-angle do in conjunction with the patellar tendon?

10-15 degrees. An increased Q-angle means an increased lateral force on the patella

300

What happens at the hip and the spine during an anterior pelvic tilt? During a posterior?

Anterior-- hip flexion and spinal extension 

Posterior-- hip extension and spinal flexion

300

Which condyle of the femur has a larger surface and why?

Medial condyle: there is larger stress placed on the medial surface of the knee during weight bearing. 

*bonus: the medial condyle has a smaller patellar surface compared to the lateral condyle because the patellar tracks more laterally.

400

What are the branches of the sciatic nerve? Name a muscle that is innervated by each. 

Tibial Nerve- gastrocnemius, plantaris, abductor hallucis, abductor digiti minimi 

Common fibular nerve- extensor digitorum longs

-superior fibular nerve- fibularis longus, fibularis brevis

-deep fibular nerve- tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor hallucis brevis, extensor digitorum brevis

400

Name the passive stabilizers of the patellofemoral joint.

MPFL, medial and lateral retinaculum, trochlear groove of femur, articular surfaces for the patella

400

When you are in acetabular anteversion, is the angle of inclination increased or decreased?

Increased

400

At what point in knee ROM does the patella significantly increase the moment arm of the quadriceps. 

45-60 degrees of knee flexion 

400

Explain the three type of FAI 

Cam-- bone overgrowth on the femoral head 

Pincer-- bone overgrowth of the acetabulum 

mixed-- combination of both

500

The P-GOGO-Q muscles are responsible for what action? 

External rotation

500

What are the 3 primary ligaments of the hip and what motions do they resist?

iliofemoral--extension, adduction and external rotation

pubofemoral--extension abduction and external rotation 

ischiofemoral--extension, abduction and internal rotation

500

What is the normal center edge angle of the acetabulum? What is a decreased angle indicative of? Increased?

The normal value is 25-30 degrees

An decreased angle <16 is indicative of hip dysplasia 

a increased angle >40 is coax profunda

500

In a single leg stance, what happens at the hip and spine during a contralateral pelvic hike?

Hip abduction of the stance leg 

Hip adduction of the NWB leg

500
What pathology at the hip is occurring if hip flexion at 0 degrees has internal rotation WNL, but decreased IR when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees?

Femoral Acetabular Impingement