Knee Anatomy

Front

The knee is one of the most frequently injured joints in the body.

Back

True

Front

What knee ligament is attached to the femur and tibia on the outside of the joint?

Back

MCL

Front

The menisci are discs of ______ on the tibial plateau.

Back

Fibrocartilage

Front

The Cruciate ligaments form a ___ inside the

Back

Cross

Front

One of the functions of the menisci is to:

Back

Absorb shock

Front

The patellar tendon attaches to the ____.

Back

Tibial Tuberosity

Front

The 2 main motions that occur at the joint are:

Back

Flexion and Extension

Front

The job of the patella is to protect the knee and increase mechanical advantage of the quadriceps muscle. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What ligament attaches to the femur and fibula?

Back

LCL

Front

What ligament, inside the joint prevents forward motion of the tibia?

Back

ACL