Bones
What is the name of the thigh bone?
femur
Which ligament controls the backward movement of the knee?
PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)
What type of injury is common in sports like soccer and basketball, causing a loud popping sound and immediate swelling?
ACL injury
What type of joint is the knee classified as, allowing bending, straightening, and a small amount of rotation?
hinge joint?
What is unique about every person’s kneecaps
kneecaps being unique like fingerprints
What bone is also known as the kneecap?
patella
What tendon connects the patella to the tibia
patellar tendon
What condition develops due to repetitive stress on the patellar tendon and causes pain below the kneecap?
patellar tendinitis
What is the primary role of articular cartilage in the knee?
reduce friction for smooth movement
True or False: Babies are born with kneecaps.
false
Which bone is found in your shin?
tibia
Which ligament prevents side-to-side movement in the knee?
MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament)
This part of the knee, which acts as a cushion, can tear if the knee twists too much, leading to pain and difficulty moving.
meniscus
Which muscles are targeted in physiotherapy exercises to improve knee strength and flexibility?
quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves
What can cause knee damage if not properly taken care of?
not wearing the right shoes
Which part of the knee helps protect and assist with movement by covering the bones with smooth cartilage?
articular cartilage
What tendon connects the quadriceps to the patella and helps straighten the leg?
quadriceps tendon
Knee injuries are often caused by sudden or awkward movements, such as twisting your leg the wrong way or landing badly from this activity.
jumping
What type of exercise can improve knee function and reduce osteoarthritis pain
walking or running
How much weight can the knees hold up to while walking?
1.5 times your body weight
What part of the knee connects the femur, tibia, and patella, and is classified as a hinge joint?
knee joint
What ligament controls the forward movement of the knee and helps stabilize it during movement?
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
Injuries to this part of the knee, which helps stabilize the joint, can make the knee feel unstable or wobbly, often caused by sudden movements or accidents in sports.
ligaments
What knee surgery helps restore function and mobility by replacing the damaged knee joint with a prosthetic
knee replacement (TKR)
What reflex occurs when a hammer taps the patellar tendon, causing your leg to kick up?
patellar reflex (or knee-jerk reflex)