Knee Anatomy
The large piece off fibrous cartilage in the knee between the tibia and the femur
Meniscus
There are _____ bones in the true knee joint
What is 3, because the proximal end of the fibula sits just inferor to the joint itself.
inflammation of the patellar tendon
What is jumpers knee
The angle between the ASIS (Hips) and the Patella
What is the Q-Angle
Rectus Femoris
This lower extremity injury happens when the plantar surface of the foot turns lateral to midline. It often results in fracture.
Eversion Sprain
The larger of the two collateral ligaments in the knee
What is the medial collateral ligament (MCL)
This is a fluid filled sack in the knee joint that helps reduce friction on tendons and soft tissue.
What is a bursa
Pain in or around the anterior knee that intensifies when the knee is flexed during weight-bearing activities.
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Women tend to injure their ACL's more often than men because
Wider hips, an increased Q-Angle, and hormonal changes
These two muscles sit bilateral to the rectus femoris
Vastus Medialis and Vastus Lateralis
This injury occurs when the patella leaves it's normal position, and often in women with a wide Q angle.
Patellar Dislocation
The patella is a freely moving bone that sits in what?
What is the quadriceps/patellar tendon
These two ligaments CROSS the knee joint
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Over stretching or tearing of the center ligament of the knee that is often caused by a plant and quick cut or change of direction
What is ACL sprain
This is an overuse injury that results in pain on the anterior or anterior/medial portion of the lower leg
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splints)
This muscle is hidden when viewing the muscle structure of the quads. Name the muscle and explain what you must do to view it.
What is the Vastus Intermedius, and you must remove the rectus femoris.
This common knee injury is caused by overuse of the knee joint, specifically with jumping on hard surfaces.
Patellar Tendonitis
This is the attachment site for the ACL and PCL on the proximal surface of the tibial plateau
Infra/Intracondylar Eminence
This ligament is damaged with VALGUS force.
What is the MCL
Inflammation and tightness of the large flat tendon in your lateral leg from rub against the lateral epicondyle of the femur
IT Band Syndrome
This is a swelling and inflammation of the large broad ligamend in the plantar surface of the foot. Name the problem and the typical site of pain.
Plantar Faciitis--pain in the plantar surface of the calcaneous-where the PF attached
All quadriceps muscles come together at the distal end to form this structure
The quadriceps tendon
This is the instrument used to measure the laxity, angle and movement in any joint of the body. Name the instrument and it's unit of measure.
Goniometer--degrees
This is the attachment site for the patellar tendon and is used as the distal landmark in measuring the Q angle
What is the tibial tuberosity
These large round bony landmarks are found at the distal end of the femur
What are Condyles
Meniscus Tear
Extension of the knee joint
This boney structure is the origination point of all the quadriceps muscles
What is the pelvic girdle
This injury often occurs over the kneecap or on the medial side of the knee just distal to the joint space. It is characterized by significant swelling and tightness.
Bursitis