Knee Joint Anatomy

Which bones articulate to form the knee joint?

In a lateral radiograph of a normal knee joint, which bone is anterior?

Which term best describes the type of joint present at the knee?

What is the primary function of the menisci in the knee joint?

Which ligament primarily prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur?

The 'screw-home' movement of the knee joint involves which motion of the tibia during terminal extension?

Which arteries primarily supply blood to the outer one-third of the menisci?

In an MRI of the knee, normal menisci typically appear:

During the McMurray test for medial meniscus tear, which maneuver is typically performed while extending the knee?

Which structure is considered the primary restraint against varus forces at the knee?

Which of the following is a common non-contact mechanism of injury for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

The Lachman test is performed with the knee in approximately how many degrees of flexion?

A positive 'posterior sag sign' is indicative of injury to which ligament?

The 'unhappy triad' of knee injuries typically involves damage to which three structures?

Which nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the lateral aspect of the leg and dorsum of the foot?

Which muscle group is located in the anterior compartment of the leg?

Which of the following muscles is NOT located in the posterior compartment of the leg?

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg?

What is the primary action of the muscles in the lateral compartment of the leg?

Which of the following bursae is located between the patella and the skin?

A Baker's cyst is most commonly associated with:

Which of the following is a radiographic feature of osteoarthritis in the knee joint?

Genu varum is a congenital deformity characterized by:

The tibial tuberosity is an anatomical landmark for the insertion of which structure?

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) primarily resists which type of stress on the knee?

During knee flexion, what is the role of the popliteus muscle in the 'screw-home' mechanism?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the cruciate ligaments?

Which of the following is NOT a muscle that inserts via the pes anserinus?

Which nerve is most likely to be injured with a fracture of the neck of the fibula?

In a cross-section of the leg, which compartment is located most anteriorly?

The tibial nerve is a branch of which larger nerve?

What is the primary action of the Tibialis anterior muscle?

Which of the following muscles is a primary plantarflexor of the ankle?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the menisci?

The anterior intercondylar area of the tibia serves as the tibial attachment site for which ligament?

Which test is specifically designed to assess for pain on compression and distraction to differentiate between meniscal and ligamentous lesions?

The infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve is clinically relevant because it can be injured during:

Which of the following knee bursae is most likely to be affected in 'Housemaid's knee'?

In genu valgum, the distal part of the tibia is displaced in which direction relative to the femur?

The medial meniscus is more commonly injured than the lateral meniscus because:

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in knee flexion?

Which of the listed arteries is NOT a genicular artery contributing to the blood supply around the knee joint?

Which of the following bones does NOT directly participate in forming the knee joint?

The 'screw-home' mechanism of the knee joint, which provides added stability in full extension, is primarily driven by:

In a normal knee MRI, menisci typically exhibit which signal intensity on T2-weighted images?

Which action during the McMurray test is MOST indicative of a medial meniscus tear?

The primary stabilizer against valgus stress at the knee is the:

A positive Lachman test suggests injury to which of the following ligaments?

The 'unhappy triad' of knee injuries classically involves damage to the:

Which nerve provides the primary innervation to the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg?

The primary action of the muscles located in the lateral compartment of the leg is:

Which of the following bursae is commonly affected in 'Housemaid's knee'?

A Baker's cyst is most accurately described as:

Genu varum, a congenital deformity, is characterized by:

The tibial tuberosity serves as the distal attachment site for which tendon?

During knee flexion, the popliteus muscle plays a key role in the 'screw-home' mechanism by:

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the pes anserinus insertion on the proximal tibia?

Injury to the common fibular nerve is most likely associated with fracture of which anatomical part of the fibula?

The anterior intercondylar area of the tibia serves as the tibial attachment site for which structure?

Apley's grind test is designed to assess for pain on compression and distraction at the knee joint. Pain that is WORSE with distraction, compared to compression, is MOST indicative of:

The infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve is clinically relevant because it is most vulnerable to injury during:

Which of the following statements BEST describes the anatomical difference contributing to the higher incidence of medial meniscus tears compared to lateral meniscus tears?