Knee Osteoarthritis
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Which joint is the most commonly affected site for lower extremity osteoarthritis?

  • Ankle joint
  • Shoulder joint
  • Hip joint
  • Knee joint (correct)
  • What is the primary cause of joint dysfunction in osteoarthritis?

  • Degeneration of synovial fluid
  • Local inflammation
  • Reactive alterations of subchondral bone
  • Loss of hyaline cartilage (correct)
  • Which bone is not involved in the articulation of the knee joint?

  • Patella
  • Femur
  • Tibia
  • Fibula (correct)
  • How many compartments does the knee joint consist of?

    <p>3 compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the knee joint's functional classification?

    <p>Hinge joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint shares a common synovial cavity with the tibiofemoral joint?

    <p>Patellofemoral joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of joint dysfunction in knee osteoarthrosis?

    <p>Progressive deterioration of articular cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is not involved in the articulation of the knee joint?

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

    What is the functional classification of the knee joint?

    <p>Modified hinge joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for lower extremity osteoarthritis?

    <p>Knee joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

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