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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?

Hyline cartilage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain the opposed positions of the femur and tibia during movement (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the amount of muscle energy required to keep the joint extended when standing (C) 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?

Curved (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve congruency between the femoral and tibial condyles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the attachments of the medial meniscus located?

To the capsule of the joint and to the tibial collateral ligament (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To connect the two menisci (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the synovial membrane attach in the knee joint?

To the margins of the articular surfaces and to the superior and inferior outer margins of the menisci (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the infrapatellar fat pad?

To separate the synovial membrane from the patellar ligament (A) Signup and view all the answers

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