5 Questions
What is the angle on the lateral side of the knee in a normal valgus alignment?
170° to 175°
Which knee joint has a steeper slope to stabilize the patella during movement?
Lateral condyle
At what flexion angle does external rotation of the tibial tuberosity reach its maximum?
30°
Which condition involves inflammation and hypertrophy of the tibial tuberosity in adolescents?
Osgood-Schlatter disease
How many bursae does the knee joint have?
14
Study Notes
Knee Alignment and Movement
- In a normal valgus alignment, the angle on the lateral side of the knee is approximately 5-7°.
- The lateral knee joint has a steeper slope to stabilize the patella during movement.
- The tibial tuberosity reaches its maximum external rotation at a flexion angle of around 30°.
Knee Conditions
- Sever's disease is a condition that involves inflammation and hypertrophy of the tibial tuberosity in adolescents.
Knee Anatomy
- The knee joint has 13 bursae.
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