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What is the main function of the knee joint?
What is the main function of the knee joint?
- To facilitate rotation of the torso
- To bear the entire body weight
- To alter the length of the lower extremity and provide stability during weight bearing (correct)
- To provide flexibility to the upper extremity
Which of the following bones does not contribute to the main knee joint?
Which of the following bones does not contribute to the main knee joint?
- Tibia
- Patella
- Fibula (correct)
- Femur
What is a characteristic feature of the patella?
What is a characteristic feature of the patella?
- It is a sesamoid bone
- It is a weight-bearing bone
- It has a posterior articular cartilage (correct)
- It provides rotational movement
What is a notable feature of the femoral condyles?
What is a notable feature of the femoral condyles?
What can be said about the overall stability of the knee joint?
What can be said about the overall stability of the knee joint?
What is the function of the femoral condyles?
What is the function of the femoral condyles?
What is the primary purpose of the intercondylar groove?
What is the primary purpose of the intercondylar groove?
What is the role of the fibula in the knee joint?
What is the role of the fibula in the knee joint?
What type of cartilage is found on the posterior surface of the patella?
What type of cartilage is found on the posterior surface of the patella?
What can be said about the tibial plateau?
What can be said about the tibial plateau?
What is the primary purpose of the knee joint during ambulation?
What is the primary purpose of the knee joint during ambulation?
Which of the following bones forms the upper part of the knee joint?
Which of the following bones forms the upper part of the knee joint?
What is the relationship between the intercondylar groove and the femur?
What is the relationship between the intercondylar groove and the femur?
What is the characteristic of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella?
What is the characteristic of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella?
What is the primary function of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
What is the main purpose of the femoral condyles in the knee joint?
What is the main purpose of the femoral condyles in the knee joint?
What is the role of the intercondylar groove in the knee joint?
What is the role of the intercondylar groove in the knee joint?
What is the main characteristic of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella?
What is the main characteristic of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella?
What is the primary function of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
Which bone forms the lower part of the knee joint?
Which bone forms the lower part of the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the patella in the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the patella in the knee joint?
Which of the following bones does not directly contribute to the knee joint's weight-bearing function?
Which of the following bones does not directly contribute to the knee joint's weight-bearing function?
What is the significance of the intercondylar groove in the knee joint?
What is the significance of the intercondylar groove in the knee joint?
What is the primary role of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
What is the primary role of the tibial plateau in the knee joint?
What is a characteristic feature of the knee joint?
What is a characteristic feature of the knee joint?
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What are the main functions of the knee joint?
What are the main functions of the knee joint?
The knee joint's primary functions are to change the length of the leg, provide support while standing, and allow movement for walking.
What are the femoral condyles?
What are the femoral condyles?
The rounded ends of the femur bone that connect with the tibia to form the knee joint.
What is the intercondylar groove?
What is the intercondylar groove?
A groove on the femur bone that helps with knee stability and movement.
What is the tibial plateau?
What is the tibial plateau?
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What is the role of the fibula in the knee joint?
What is the role of the fibula in the knee joint?
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What is the patella and its function?
What is the patella and its function?
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What is the role of the posterior articular cartilage on the patella?
What is the role of the posterior articular cartilage on the patella?
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What is one key characteristic of the knee joint anatomy?
What is one key characteristic of the knee joint anatomy?
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Study Notes
Basic Anatomy of the Knee
- The knee joint has three main functions: to alter the length of the lower extremity, provide stability during weight bearing, and facilitate mobility for ambulation.
Bone Structure
- The femur has femoral condyles, which are important for the knee joint's function.
- The intercondylar groove is a key feature of the femur.
- The tibial plateau is a critical part of the tibia that interacts with the femur.
Other Important Structures
- The fibula does not have a significant function in the main joints.
- The patella has a posterior articular cartilage that plays a role in the knee joint.
Stability of the Knee Joint
- The knee joint is very stable, with stability being a key characteristic of its anatomy.
Basic Anatomy of the Knee
- The knee joint has three main functions: to alter the length of the lower extremity, provide stability during weight bearing, and facilitate mobility for ambulation.
Bone Structure
- The femur has femoral condyles, which are important for the knee joint's function.
- The intercondylar groove is a key feature of the femur.
- The tibial plateau is a critical part of the tibia that interacts with the femur.
Other Important Structures
- The fibula does not have a significant function in the main joints.
- The patella has a posterior articular cartilage that plays a role in the knee joint.
Stability of the Knee Joint
- The knee joint is very stable, with stability being a key characteristic of its anatomy.
Basic Anatomy of the Knee
- The knee joint has three main functions: to alter the length of the lower extremity, provide stability during weight bearing, and facilitate mobility for ambulation.
Bone Structure
- The femur has femoral condyles, which are important for the knee joint's function.
- The intercondylar groove is a key feature of the femur.
- The tibial plateau is a critical part of the tibia that interacts with the femur.
Other Important Structures
- The fibula does not have a significant function in the main joints.
- The patella has a posterior articular cartilage that plays a role in the knee joint.
Stability of the Knee Joint
- The knee joint is very stable, with stability being a key characteristic of its anatomy.
Basic Anatomy of the Knee
- The knee joint has three main functions: to alter the length of the lower extremity, provide stability during weight bearing, and facilitate mobility for ambulation.
Bone Structure
- The femur has femoral condyles, which are important for the knee joint's function.
- The intercondylar groove is a key feature of the femur.
- The tibial plateau is a critical part of the tibia that interacts with the femur.
Other Important Structures
- The fibula does not have a significant function in the main joints.
- The patella has a posterior articular cartilage that plays a role in the knee joint.
Stability of the Knee Joint
- The knee joint is very stable, with stability being a key characteristic of its anatomy.
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