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Knee Flexion Mechanics
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Knee Flexion Mechanics

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Which one of the following is true about the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau in the sagittal plane?

  • The circumference of the femoral condyles is unrelated to the anterior-posterior dimension of the tibial plateau.
  • The circumference of the femoral condyles is smaller than the anterior-posterior dimension of the tibial plateau.
  • The circumference of the femoral condyles is greater than the anterior-posterior dimension of the tibial plateau. (correct)
  • The circumference of the femoral condyles is equal to the anterior-posterior dimension of the tibial plateau.

    • During flexion, which direction does the contact move on the tibial plateau?

  • Laterally
  • Medially
  • Anteriorly
  • Posteriorly (correct)

    • What happens to the contact area with the tibial plateau as the knee flexes?

  • It becomes irregular.
  • It increases.
  • It decreases. (correct)
  • It remains the same.

    • Which side of the knee has a relatively stationary center of contact in the anterior-posterior position?

    <p>Medial side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the femur relative to the tibia during knee flexion?

    <p>It slides anteriorly while rolling posteriorly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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