BMS Anatomy Lecture 13: Hip and Knee Joints

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What separates the lateral collateral ligament of the knee from its corresponding meniscus?

The tendon of popliteus (correct)

The patella tendon

The iliotibial tract

The oblique popliteal ligament

What is the range of flexion of the knee joint?

120° to 150° (correct)

90° to 120°

180° to 210°

150° to 180°

What is the maximum degree of hyperextension of the knee?

20°

10°

15° (correct)

5°

In which plane does axial rotation of the knee occur?

Transverse plane Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of active lateral rotation of the knee?

30-40° Signup and view all the answers

What type of axial rotation is inevitably linked to movements of flexion and extension?

Screw-Home Mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the collateral ligaments when the knee is fully extended?

To contribute to joint stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of active medial rotation of the knee?

20-30° Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of flexing the knee to 90° on the collateral ligaments?

They become slackened Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the retinacula in the knee joint?

To limit axial rotation Signup and view all the answers

BMS Anatomy Lecture 13: Hip and Knee Joints

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What separates the lateral collateral ligament of the knee from its corresponding meniscus?

What is the range of flexion of the knee joint?

What is the maximum degree of hyperextension of the knee?

In which plane does axial rotation of the knee occur?

What is the range of active lateral rotation of the knee?

What type of axial rotation is inevitably linked to movements of flexion and extension?

What is the primary function of the collateral ligaments when the knee is fully extended?

What is the range of active medial rotation of the knee?

What is the effect of flexing the knee to 90° on the collateral ligaments?

What is the primary function of the retinacula in the knee joint?

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