Question 1

In basketball and soccer injury to the _____ occurs much more commonly to females than to males.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior cruciate ligament
B)  lateral collateral ligament
C)  medial collateral ligament
D)  posterior cruciate ligament

Question 2

As the knee approaches full extension the tibia must internally rotate approximately 10 degrees to achieve proper alignment of the tibial and femoral condyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The pes anserinus tendinous expansion is comprised from the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinous
B)  gracilis, sartorius, semitendinous
C)  gracilis, semimembranosus, semitendinous
D)  sartorius, semimembranosus, semitendinous

Question 5

Tears in menisci can occur due to both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not correct regarding the knee joint proper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Also referred to as the tibiofemoral joint
B)  Classified as a ginglymus joint
C)  Considered by some authorities to be a condyloid type joint
D)  Sometimes referred to as trochoginglymus joint due to internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension

Question 7

Which of the following muscles internally rotates the knee when contracting concentrically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Tensor fascia latae
D)  Vastus medialis

Question 8

The knee joint is the largest joint in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus femoris
B)  Vastus intermedius
C)  Vastus lateralis
D)  Vastus medius

Question 10

The semimembranosus muscle is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee and is directly antagonist to the vastus lateralis in all of its actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not true regarding the quadriceps muscle group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consists of 4 separate muscles
B)  Located in anterior compartment of the thigh
C)  Serve to extend the knee
D)  They all extend the knee and flex the hip when contracting concentrically

Question 12

The patella is classified as an "irregular" bone because it is imbedded in the patellar tendon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lateral meniscus is larger in circumference than the medial.
B)  They are both attached to the tibia.
C)  They providing a cushioning effect the between bones.
D)  They serve to deepen the concavity of the tibial plateus.

Question 14

The only uniarticular knee flexor is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris
B)  popliteus
C)  semimembranosus
D)  vastus intermedius

Question 15

The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not true regarding the bursae of the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bursae absorb shock and/or reduce friction
B)  Bursae are composed mainly of fatty tissue
C)  Some bursae are connected to synovial cavity
D)  There are more than 10 bursae in and around knee

Question 17

Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis?

Accepted Answer

A)  All attach to the patella then to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
B)  All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis
C)  Generally desired to be 25% to 33% stronger than hamstring group
D)  Power may be measured by the vertical jump test

Question 18

The popliteus muscle originates on the medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and assists with knee internal rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Q angle is usually _____ or less for males and _____ or less for females.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 20
B)  15; 15
C)  15; 20
D)  20; 10

Question 20

The semimembranosus muscle inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle and assists with knee internal rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: The Knee Joint

Which of the following is not true regarding the bursae of the knee?

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The knee joint is the largest joint in the body.

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The pes anserinus tendinous expansion is comprised from the _____.

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The popliteus muscle originates on the medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and assists with knee internal rotation.

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Which of the following muscles internally rotates the knee when contracting concentrically?

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The femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee.

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In basketball and soccer injury to the _____ occurs much more commonly to females than to males.

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Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis?

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The semimembranosus muscle inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle and assists with knee internal rotation.

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The semimembranosus muscle is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee and is directly antagonist to the vastus lateralis in all of its actions.

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Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint?

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Tears in menisci can occur due to both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running.

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As the knee approaches full extension the tibia must internally rotate approximately 10 degrees to achieve proper alignment of the tibial and femoral condyles.

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The only uniarticular knee flexor is the _____.

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Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group?

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Which of the following is not correct regarding the knee joint proper?

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Which of the following is not true regarding the quadriceps muscle group?

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The patella is classified as an "irregular" bone because it is imbedded in the patellar tendon.

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The Q angle is usually _____ or less for males and _____ or less for females.

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The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further.

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