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Which muscle is primarily responsible for generating varus moment at the knee joint?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for generating varus moment at the knee joint?
- Semimembranosus
- Gracilis (correct)
- Sartorius
- Vastus medialis longus
What action can the pes anserinus serve as in patients with knee pain?
What action can the pes anserinus serve as in patients with knee pain?
- Irritation and overuse strain location (correct)
- Valgus moment generator
- Extension promoter
- Flexion and extension stabilizer
Which muscle is NOT part of the pes anserinus insertion site?
Which muscle is NOT part of the pes anserinus insertion site?
- Vastus lateralis (correct)
- Gracilis
- Semimembranosus
- Sartorius
What does VMO stand for in relation to the vastus medialis?
What does VMO stand for in relation to the vastus medialis?
Which muscle group has the ability to generate valgus moments at the knee joint?
Which muscle group has the ability to generate valgus moments at the knee joint?
Which fiber orientation of vastus medialis is responsible for generating the varus moment?
Which fiber orientation of vastus medialis is responsible for generating the varus moment?
What is the primary restraint to lateral migration of the patella?
What is the primary restraint to lateral migration of the patella?
Which muscle generates a lateral pull slightly higher than the medial pull for the patella?
Which muscle generates a lateral pull slightly higher than the medial pull for the patella?
What is the angle at which both vastus lateralis and vastus medialis generate a stabilizing force for the patella?
What is the angle at which both vastus lateralis and vastus medialis generate a stabilizing force for the patella?
Why is it difficult to selectively recruit the VMO portion of the vastus medialis muscle?
Why is it difficult to selectively recruit the VMO portion of the vastus medialis muscle?
How much compressive force is estimated to be placed on the patellofemoral joint during jogging?
How much compressive force is estimated to be placed on the patellofemoral joint during jogging?
Which activity places approximately 6.7 times body weight compressive force on the patellofemoral joint?
Which activity places approximately 6.7 times body weight compressive force on the patellofemoral joint?
What is the primary function of the medial and lateral menisci in the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the medial and lateral menisci in the knee joint?
Which of the following muscles can create movement in the medial and lateral meniscus, respectively?
Which of the following muscles can create movement in the medial and lateral meniscus, respectively?
What is the typical anatomical axis angle of the knee joint when the vertical tibia and oblique femur are placed together?
What is the typical anatomical axis angle of the knee joint when the vertical tibia and oblique femur are placed together?
In the condition of genu valgum (knock knees), what is the effect on the joint lines of the tibiofemoral joint?
In the condition of genu valgum (knock knees), what is the effect on the joint lines of the tibiofemoral joint?
What is the goal when dealing with injured menisci in the knee joint?
What is the goal when dealing with injured menisci in the knee joint?
What is the definition of the mechanical axis of the lower limb?
What is the definition of the mechanical axis of the lower limb?
