Muscle me That
What is the muscle action of the vastus lateralis
What type of joint is the knee joint?
Hinge
What is the MOI for jumper's knee?
Overuse
What is a bursa?
Fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction
What tendon is located below the patella?
Patellar Tendon
What is the muscle action of the gastrocnemius?
Flexion
What bones make up the knee joint?
Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Femur
What is the MOI for Chondramalacia Patella
Overuse
Where is the suprapatellar bursa located?
Above the patella
What is the muscle action of the plantaris?
What is the muscle action of the gracilis?
Knee Flexion, Internal Rotation
What are the 3 hamstring muscles?
Biceps Femoris, Semitendonosus, Semimembranosus
What is the MOI for an LCL injury?
Varus Force
What is the MOI for Runner's Knee?
Overuse
What does the Anterior Drawer test for?
ACL injury
What is the muscle action of the sartorius?
Knee Flexion
Internal Rotation
What is a function of the meniscus?
Absorption
Nourishment
Lubrication
Friction Reduction
What is the MOI for an MCL injury?
Valgus Force
What is the muscle action of the rectus femoris?
Extension
What does McMurray's Test, test for?
Meniscus
What is the muscle action of the Bicep Femoris?
Knee Flexion, External Rotation
What are the 5 movements of the knee?
flexion
extension
rotation
gliding
rolling
What is the MOI for a Discoid Meniscus?
Genetics...typically born with it....
Tibiofemoral
Patellafemoral
What Tendon is located Above the Patella
Quadriceps Tendon