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Which bone is larger and bears 60% of the weight in the right leg?
What is the normal range for the Q-angle?
What is the average Q-angle in males?
What is the average Q-angle in females?
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What condition is associated with an abnormal increase in the Q-angle?
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Which bone is NOT part of the knee joint?
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Which bone has a large triangular-shaped bony prominence anteriorly?
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Which bone has a flattened area for insertion of the iliotibial band?
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What is the name of the sesamoid bone imbedded in the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle?
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Which bone nearly always dislocates laterally if a patellar dislocation occurs?
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Which bone develops within a tendon or capsule?
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What is the continuation of the quadriceps tendon that inserts on the tibia called?
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Which surface of the patella is convex and rough?
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Where is the subcutaneous prepatellar bursa located?
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Which facet of the patella is larger and deeper ?
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What is the attachment site for part of the quadriceps femoris tendon?
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At what age do several centers of ossification appear within the quadriceps femoris tendon?
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What type of joint is the patellofemoral articulation?
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What happens to the patella as the knee extends?
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Where does the patella lie against when the knee is extended?
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What are the two sets of articular surfaces in the knee joint capsule?
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Which bone is more massive at the proximal end and consists of medial and lateral condyles?
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What is the non-articular area of bone between the condyles of the femur called?
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Which ligament attaches to the medial epicondyle of the femur?
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Which ligament attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the femur?
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Which bone is located anterior to the knee joint and helps protect it?
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Which bone forms the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
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What is the concave groove on the patellar surface of the femur called?
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Which surface of the tibial condyles articulates with the medial condyle of the femur?
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Study Notes
Bone Characteristics and Functions
- The femur is larger and bears 60% of the weight in the right leg.
- The fibula is not part of the knee joint and serves primarily for muscle attachment and not weight-bearing.
- The femur has a large triangular-shaped bony prominence anteriorly known as the anterior inferior iliac spine.
Q-Angle Information
- Normal range for the Q-angle is between 10° to 15°.
- Average Q-angle in males is approximately 10°.
- Average Q-angle in females is approximately 15°.
- Abnormal increase in the Q-angle is associated with conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Patella and Its Functionality
- The patellar surface on the femur has a concave groove for articulation with the patella.
- The surface of the patella that is convex and rough provides stability and allows muscle attachment.
- The subcutaneous prepatellar bursa is located between the skin and the patella to reduce friction during movement.
Patellar Features
- The larger and deeper facet of the patella is known as the medial facet.
- The quadriceps femoris tendon continues as the patellar ligament, which inserts on the tibia.
- The patella usually dislocates laterally during a patellar dislocation due to its anatomical orientation.
Tibial Features
- The tibia has flattened areas for the insertion of the iliotibial band, enhancing stability and movement.
- The medial condyle of the tibia articulates with the medial condyle of the femur.
Ossification and Development
- Several centers of ossification appear within the quadriceps femoris tendon around the age of 2-3 years.
Joint Articulation
- The patellofemoral articulation is classified as a synovial joint.
- As the knee extends, the patella glides upward along the femur, maintaining knee stability.
- During knee extension, the patella lies against the femoral groove.
Ligament Attachments
- The medial collateral ligament attaches to the medial epicondyle of the femur.
- The lateral collateral ligament attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the femur.
Additional Bone Characteristics
- The femur is more massive at the proximal end, consisting of the medial and lateral condyles.
- The non-articular area of bone between the condyles of the femur is known as the intercondylar notch.
- The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the patella, developed within a tendon.
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Test your knowledge of the bones of the knee joint with this informative quiz. Learn about the patellar surface of the femur, the tibiofemoral articulation, and more. Discover the intricate structure of the largest and most complex joint in the body.
