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Which bone is described as the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
Which bone is described as the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
What structure on the proximal tibia serves as the attachment site for the patellar tendon?
What structure on the proximal tibia serves as the attachment site for the patellar tendon?
Which of the following features of the knee joint is essential during range of motion testing with goniometers?
Which of the following features of the knee joint is essential during range of motion testing with goniometers?
What condition is commonly associated with pain originating from the iliotibial band insertion on the lateral condyle?
What condition is commonly associated with pain originating from the iliotibial band insertion on the lateral condyle?
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What is identified as a key osteologic feature of the knee joint according to the lecture?
What is identified as a key osteologic feature of the knee joint according to the lecture?
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What is the main function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
What is the main function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
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What is a common mechanism of injury for an ACL tear?
What is a common mechanism of injury for an ACL tear?
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What causes a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury?
What causes a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury?
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Which test is primarily used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
Which test is primarily used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
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How do the ACL and PCL contribute to proprioception in the knee?
How do the ACL and PCL contribute to proprioception in the knee?
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What is the primary function of the meniscus in the tibiofemoral joint?
What is the primary function of the meniscus in the tibiofemoral joint?
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Which area of the meniscus is considered to be well-vascularized?
Which area of the meniscus is considered to be well-vascularized?
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What mechanism is most commonly associated with a meniscus tear?
What mechanism is most commonly associated with a meniscus tear?
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Which collateral ligament is primarily responsible for providing restraint against valgus forces?
Which collateral ligament is primarily responsible for providing restraint against valgus forces?
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What happens to compressive forces on the knee during activities such as walking and climbing stairs?
What happens to compressive forces on the knee during activities such as walking and climbing stairs?
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Study Notes
Knee Joint Bones
- The knee is a complex joint made up of the patella, distal femur, and proximal tibia.
- The patella is a large sesamoid bone, located anterior to the femur.
- The patellar tendon connects the patella to the tibial tuberosity.
- The medial and lateral condyles of the femur articulate with the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia.
Meniscus
- The meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous tissue that increases contact area and reduces compression forces in the knee.
- The outer third of the meniscus is well-vascularized, while the inner two-thirds are avascular.
- Meniscal tears in the avascular region heal poorly.
- Walking, going upstairs, and biking all increase compressive forces on the knee.
- A meniscus tear can disrupt hoop stress and increase pain during activities.
- The most common mechanism of injury for a meniscal tear is axial rotation of the femoral condyle over a flexed and weight-bearing knee.
- Medial meniscal tears are twice as likely as lateral meniscal tears.
Knee Ligaments
- The medial collateral ligament (MCL) provides restraint against valgus forces (forces coming from the outside of the knee).
- The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) provides restraint against varus forces (forces coming from the inside of the knee).
- MCL tears are often associated with medial meniscus tears.
- The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are crucial for knee stability.
- The ACL and PCL have a poor blood supply and do not heal well when injured.
- The ACL resists anterior-posterior (AP) shear forces, guides arthrokinematics during knee motion and contributes to proprioception.
- The PCL resists posterior translation, guides arthrokinematics during knee motion and also contributes to proprioception.
- The mechanism of injury for an ACL tear is often a valgus force combined with axial rotation.
- The mechanism of injury for a PCL tear is often a fall on a fully flexed knee with the tibia striking first, a dashboard injury, or forceful posterior tibial translation.
Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics
- Tibial-on-femoral motion describes open chain movements, where the tibia moves on the femur.
- Femoral-on-tibial motion describes closed chain movements, where the femur moves on the tibia.
- In open chain knee extension, the tibia rolls and slides in the same direction on the femoral condyles.
- In closed chain knee extension, the tibia rolls anteriorly and slides posteriorly.
- During knee flexion, the patella moves from contact on the lateral facet to the medial facet.
- The highest torque demand on the knee in closed chain is at 90 degrees of flexion.
- The highest torque demand on the knee in open chain is at 0 degrees of flexion.
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Description
Explore the intricate anatomy of the knee joint, including the bones, meniscus, and their functions. This quiz covers key aspects such as the roles of the patella, femur, and tibia, as well as the impact of meniscal tears on knee mechanics. Test your knowledge on the structures and biomechanics of the knee.
