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Which one of the following is true about the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau in the sagittal plane?
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?
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?
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?
Which side of the knee has a relatively stationary center of contact in the anterior-posterior position?
What happens to the femur relative to the tibia during knee flexion?
What happens to the femur relative to the tibia during knee flexion?
Flashcards
Femoral Condyles vs. Tibial Plateau Size
Femoral Condyles vs. Tibial Plateau Size
The distance around the femoral condyles is greater than the distance between the front and back of the tibial plateau.
Contact Point Shift During Flexion
Contact Point Shift During Flexion
As the knee bends, the point of contact between the femur and tibial plateau shifts backward.
Contact Area Change During Flexion
Contact Area Change During Flexion
The contact area between the femur and tibia gets smaller as the knee bends.
Medial Knee Contact Stability
Medial Knee Contact Stability
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Femur Movement During Flexion
Femur Movement During Flexion
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