Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
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?
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?
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?
Which ligament is considered the main stabilizer in knee flexion?
Which of the following structures helps improve stability in the knee joint?
Which of the following structures helps improve stability in the knee joint?
What are the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial?
What are the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial?
Which structure forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?
Which structure forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?
What is one function of the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament?
What is one function of the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament?
Which component is found in the tarsal tunnel?
Which component is found in the tarsal tunnel?
What is the primary type of joint formed at the knee?
What is the primary type of joint formed at the knee?
Which vessel ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus?
Which vessel ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus?
Which muscle lies superolateral in the popliteal fossa?
Which muscle lies superolateral in the popliteal fossa?
Which ligament reinforces the posterior capsule of the knee?
Which ligament reinforces the posterior capsule of the knee?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
