15 Questions
What is the main function of the patella?
To increase congruency of the posterior articular cartilage
Which bone has no function in the main joints?
Fibula
What is the intercondylar groove?
An indentation where the patella lies
What is the characteristic of the knee joint?
Very stable joint
What is the primary function of the knee joint?
To provide stability during weight bearing and mobility for ambulation
What is the primary function of the femur in the knee joint?
To alter the length of the lower extremity
What is the significance of the tibial plateau in knee biomechanics?
It enhances the joint's stability during weight bearing
What is the characteristic of the patella that allows it to move smoothly in the knee joint?
Its posterior articular cartilage
What is the role of the fibula in knee biomechanics?
It provides lateral stability to the knee joint
What is the significance of the congruency of the patella in knee biomechanics?
It allows for smooth movement of the patella
What is the primary function of the knee joint?
To provide mobility for ambulation
Which of the following bones forms the knee joint?
Femur and tibia
What is the significance of the intercondylar groove?
It is the area where the patella rests
What is the role of the fibula in knee biomechanics?
It provides lateral stability
What is the characteristic of the patella that allows it to move smoothly in the knee joint?
Its posterior articular cartilage
Study Notes
Knee Biomechanics Basics
- The knee joint alters the length of the lower extremity, provides stability during weight-bearing, and enables mobility for ambulation.
Key Bony Structures
- The femur has femoral condyles, which feature an intercondylar groove where the patella lies.
- The tibial plateau is a crucial bony structure in the knee joint.
- The fibula plays a role in alignment and lateral stability, but has no direct function in the main joints.
- The patella is a sesamoid bone that contributes to congruency, with posterior articular cartilage.
Knee Biomechanics Basics
- The knee joint alters the length of the lower extremity, provides stability during weight-bearing, and enables mobility for ambulation.
Key Bony Structures
- The femur has femoral condyles, which feature an intercondylar groove where the patella lies.
- The tibial plateau is a crucial bony structure in the knee joint.
- The fibula plays a role in alignment and lateral stability, but has no direct function in the main joints.
- The patella is a sesamoid bone that contributes to congruency, with posterior articular cartilage.
Knee Biomechanics Basics
- The knee joint alters the length of the lower extremity, provides stability during weight-bearing, and enables mobility for ambulation.
Key Bony Structures
- The femur has femoral condyles, which feature an intercondylar groove where the patella lies.
- The tibial plateau is a crucial bony structure in the knee joint.
- The fibula plays a role in alignment and lateral stability, but has no direct function in the main joints.
- The patella is a sesamoid bone that contributes to congruency, with posterior articular cartilage.
Learn about the basic anatomy and function of the knee joint, including its bony structures such as the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella, and their roles in movement and stability.
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