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Ch. 9 Knee

Knee Joint and Muscles

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In basketball and soccer injury to the _____ occurs much more commonly to females than to males anterior cruciate ligament
The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____. a. extension b. flexion c. external rotation d. internal rotation a. extension
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group? a. Vastus intermedius b. Vastus medius c. Rectus femoris d. Vastus lateralis b. Vastus medius
Tears in menisci can occur due to both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running. True/False True
Which of the following represents the truest agonistic relationship for the knee? Semitendinosus and semimembranosus in internal rotation
The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are located on the outermost anterior and posterior surfaces of the knee joint. True/False False
The semitendinosus muscle is located posterolaterally and internally rotates the knee. True False False
Articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of the femur, tibia and patella. True False True
Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability? Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint.
The vastus medialis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically. a. inferomedial b. superior c. superolateral d. superomedial d. superomedial
The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically. a. inferolateral b. superolateral c. superior d. superomedial b. superolateral
Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee? The semimembranosus muscle
Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis? All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis
Which of the following is not true regarding the bursae of the knee? Bursae are composed mainly of fatty tissue
The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's condyle. True/False True
The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further. True/False True
Which of the following is not true regarding the hamstring muscle group? a. Consists of 3 separate muscles b. Provides static stability to the knee joint c. Located in posterior compartment of thigh d. Responsible for knee flexion b. Provides static stability to the knee joint
The lateral fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella. True False True
All three of the vasti muscles of the quadriceps originate on the proximal femur and insert on the patellar superior pole. True False True
Created by: amy.still
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