Knee Joint Anatomy Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the knee joint?

  • To reduce the amount of muscle energy required to keep the joint extended when standing
  • To allow flexion and extension movements
  • To facilitate movement of the patella
  • To facilitate rotation of the tibia (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of the two fibrocartilaginous menisci in the knee joint?

  • To accommodate changes in the shape of the articular surfaces during joint movements (correct)
  • To facilitate the movement of the patella
  • To reduce friction between the articular surfaces
  • To provide additional stability to the joint
  • What type of joint is the knee joint classified as?

  • Synovial pivot joint
  • Synovial hinge joint (correct)
  • Synovial ball-and-socket joint
  • Synovial gliding joint
  • What covers the articular surfaces of the bones that contribute to the knee joint?

    <p>Hyline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?

    <p>To maintain the opposed positions of the femur and tibia during movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'locking' mechanism in the knee joint?

    <p>To reduce the amount of muscle energy required to keep the joint extended when standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the surfaces of the femoral condyles that articulate with the tibia in flexion of the knee?

    <p>Curved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve congruency between the femoral and tibial condyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the attachments of the medial meniscus located?

    <p>To the capsule of the joint and to the tibial collateral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the transverse ligament of the knee?

    <p>To connect the two menisci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the synovial membrane attach in the knee joint?

    <p>To the margins of the articular surfaces and to the superior and inferior outer margins of the menisci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the infrapatellar fat pad?

    <p>To separate the synovial membrane from the patellar ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

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