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Anatomy of the Tibia

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Which muscle attaches to the back of the lateral condyle?

Fibularis longus

Semimembranosus

Extensor digitorum longus

Biceps femoris (correct)

What is the name of the ligament that attaches to the head of the fibula?

Iliotibial tract

Fibular collateral ligament (correct)

Medial collateral ligament

Lateral collateral ligament

What is the surface of the lateral condyle covered by?

Hyaline cartilage

Lateral meniscus (correct)

Fibrocartilage pad

Medial meniscus

Which muscle attaches to the posterior of the medial condyle?

Semimembranosus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the medial expansion of the tibia’s proximal end?

Medial condyle Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the large, rounded projection at the mediodistal end of the femur?

Medial condyle Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint between the patella and femur?

Patellofemoral joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the attachment point for the patellar ligament?

Tibial tuberosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the patella?

Triangular Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the knob-like extension from the proximal end of the fibula?

Head of fibula Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the surface of the patella that is subcutaneous and palpable in the knee region?

Anterior surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the inferior border of the patella?

Apex Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the patellofemoral joint?

Synovial gliding joint Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament limits anterior translation of the tibia?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

To distribute the load placed on the knee and absorb shock Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue composes the bursa?

Constitutional fat tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the common mechanism of injury for a meniscus tear?

Foot anchored to the ground with weight bearing and twisting action Signup and view all the answers

Why is the medial meniscus more prone to injury?

Due to its immobility and greater force transmission medially Signup and view all the answers