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What are some daily motions that work the patellofemoral joints?
What are some daily motions that work the patellofemoral joints?
- Standing still for long durations
- Lifting heavy weights
- Sitting for extended periods
- Walking uphill or downhill (correct)
What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
- To anchor the knee cap to the femur
- To protect the ends of the bones from rubbing on each other (correct)
- To produce synovial fluid
- To provide flexibility to the knee joint
What is the function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?
What is the function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?
- To attach muscles to bones in the knee joint
- To aid in shock absorption in the knee joint
- To provide stability to the knee joint and prevent forward and backward movement of the tibia (correct)
- To facilitate side-to-side movement of the knee joint
What is a common sign of muscle atrophy observed during knee inspection?
What is a common sign of muscle atrophy observed during knee inspection?
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What is a normal static alignment observation of the tibia in comparison to femur?
What is a normal static alignment observation of the tibia in comparison to femur?
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