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What is the position for the apprehension test for the patellofemoral joint?
What is the position for the apprehension test for the patellofemoral joint?
- Sitting
- Standing
- Prone
- Supine (correct)
What action is considered positive during the apprehension test of the patellofemoral joint?
What action is considered positive during the apprehension test of the patellofemoral joint?
- The patient experiences no pain
- The patient remains relaxed
- The patient reaches for the clinician's hands (correct)
- The patient attempts to bend the knee
In the active straight leg raise test for the patellofemoral joint, what position should the patient be in?
In the active straight leg raise test for the patellofemoral joint, what position should the patient be in?
- Sitting
- Prone
- Lateral recumbent
- Supine (correct)
What is the expected action during the active straight leg raise test for the patellofemoral joint?
What is the expected action during the active straight leg raise test for the patellofemoral joint?
Which of the following is a common pathology associated with the patellofemoral joint?
Which of the following is a common pathology associated with the patellofemoral joint?
What is the term for pain at the tibial tuberosity?
What is the term for pain at the tibial tuberosity?
What might a gap felt during palpation of the knee indicate?
What might a gap felt during palpation of the knee indicate?
What could a pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa represent?
What could a pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa represent?
Which condition is characterized by pain at the joint line of the knee?
Which condition is characterized by pain at the joint line of the knee?
What might muscle tension and apprehension during patella mobilization indicate?
What might muscle tension and apprehension during patella mobilization indicate?
What is the primary purpose of the Patellar tap test?
What is the primary purpose of the Patellar tap test?
What is a positive result in the Sweep test indicative of?
What is a positive result in the Sweep test indicative of?
In what position is the patella when a positive Patellar tap test result is obtained?
In what position is the patella when a positive Patellar tap test result is obtained?
What is the main purpose of the Sweep test?
What is the main purpose of the Sweep test?
What does a palpable 'click' indicate in the Patellar tap test?
What does a palpable 'click' indicate in the Patellar tap test?
What does a significant anterior movement of the tibia on the femur during testing suggest?
What does a significant anterior movement of the tibia on the femur during testing suggest?
During the lateral and medial ligament tests, what does pain or obvious laxity indicate?
During the lateral and medial ligament tests, what does pain or obvious laxity indicate?
What is the suggestive implication of a click and discomfort during McMurray’s test?
What is the suggestive implication of a click and discomfort during McMurray’s test?
What does the presence of Chondromalacia/ Clarke's Sign/ Patellar Grind Test indicate?
What does the presence of Chondromalacia/ Clarke's Sign/ Patellar Grind Test indicate?
In the context of patellofemoral joint examination, what does a gradual contraction of the quadriceps muscle during the Patellar Grind Test aim to assess?
In the context of patellofemoral joint examination, what does a gradual contraction of the quadriceps muscle during the Patellar Grind Test aim to assess?
Which ligament originates from the lateral edge of the medial femoral condyle and attaches in the posterior region of the intercondylar area?
Which ligament originates from the lateral edge of the medial femoral condyle and attaches in the posterior region of the intercondylar area?
What is the primary purpose of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
What is the primary purpose of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
What type of injury typically occurs when a patient lands on a leg and quickly pivots in the opposite direction, resulting in a valgus twisting injury?
What type of injury typically occurs when a patient lands on a leg and quickly pivots in the opposite direction, resulting in a valgus twisting injury?
Which special test is used for assessing the patellofemoral joint?
Which special test is used for assessing the patellofemoral joint?
What is the most common cause of ACL injury (i.e. rupture)?
What is the most common cause of ACL injury (i.e. rupture)?
What is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?
What is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?
What does significant movement during the anterior drawer test suggest?
What does significant movement during the anterior drawer test suggest?
In which position is the patient placed for the posterior drawer test?
In which position is the patient placed for the posterior drawer test?
What is the alternative test for assessing laxity or rupture of the ACL?
What is the alternative test for assessing laxity or rupture of the ACL?
What does the term 'cruciate' mean in Latin?
What does the term 'cruciate' mean in Latin?
What is the term for the abnormal lateral deviation of the patella as it moves through the trochlear groove?
What is the term for the abnormal lateral deviation of the patella as it moves through the trochlear groove?
During the apprehension test for the patellofemoral joint, what position should the patient be in?
During the apprehension test for the patellofemoral joint, what position should the patient be in?
Which of the following is a common cause of patellofemoral pain?
Which of the following is a common cause of patellofemoral pain?
What is the expected action during the patellar grind test for the patellofemoral joint?
What is the expected action during the patellar grind test for the patellofemoral joint?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for patellar dislocation?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for patellar dislocation?
In which direction does the patella typically dislocate in cases of traumatic injury?
In which direction does the patella typically dislocate in cases of traumatic injury?
What is the primary function of the patellofemoral joint?
What is the primary function of the patellofemoral joint?
During which phase of gait is the patellofemoral joint subjected to maximum compressive forces?
During which phase of gait is the patellofemoral joint subjected to maximum compressive forces?
What is a potential consequence of patellar maltracking?
What is a potential consequence of patellar maltracking?
What does a positive apprehension test indicate regarding the patellofemoral joint?
What does a positive apprehension test indicate regarding the patellofemoral joint?
