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What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

Prevents posterior translation of the tibia

Immobilizes the knee joint

Strengthens the capsule posterolaterally

Prevents anterior translation of the tibia (correct)

Which meniscus is characterized as C-shaped and immobile?

Lateral meniscus

Medial meniscus (correct)

Coronary meniscus

Transverse meniscus

What is the role of the menisci in the knee joint?

Serve primarily as ligaments for connective support

Deepen articulation and absorb shock (correct)

Connect muscles to bones

Provide stabilization during flexion and extension

Which ligament is considered the main stabilizer in knee flexion?

Posterior cruciate ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures helps improve stability in the knee joint?

Menisci Signup and view all the answers

What are the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial?

Femoral a., Femoral v., Femoral n., Lymphatic vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

Adjacent surfaces of femur, tibia, & popliteus muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament?

Prevents hyper-adduction Signup and view all the answers

Which component is found in the tarsal tunnel?

Tibialis posterior tendon Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary type of joint formed at the knee?

Hinge joint Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus?

Small saphenous vein Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle lies superolateral in the popliteal fossa?

Biceps femoris Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament reinforces the posterior capsule of the knee?

Oblique popliteal ligament Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

Which meniscus is characterized as C-shaped and immobile?

What is the role of the menisci in the knee joint?

Which ligament is considered the main stabilizer in knee flexion?

Which of the following structures helps improve stability in the knee joint?

What are the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial?

Which structure forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

What is one function of the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament?

Which component is found in the tarsal tunnel?

What is the primary type of joint formed at the knee?

Which vessel ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus?

Which muscle lies superolateral in the popliteal fossa?

Which ligament reinforces the posterior capsule of the knee?

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