Knee Anatomy/Injuries

Front

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the knee joint? Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella

Back

Fibula

Front

What is it called if an athlete gets surgery to repair a torn ACL and tissue graft is harvested from the athlete's own body to create the new ligament?

Back

Autograft

Front

What type of bone is the patella?

Back

Sesamoid

Front

What is the anatomical name for the FLAT surface of the top of the shin bone?

Back

T_____ P______

Front

Athlete's who suffer from OSD are often left with a large bony bump over what anatomical landmark on the shin?

Back

Tibial Tuberosity

Front

If you suspect an athlete has a torn MCL, what other structure should you also be concerned about being potentially injured? Options: Medial Malleolus, Tibial Tuberosity, LCL, Medial Meniscus

Back

Medial Meniscus

Front

True or False: Anytime a ligament is completely torn, surgery is ALWAYS required to fix it.

Back

False

Front

What knee ligament is labeled by the number 9 in the picture above?

Back

LCL

Front

What type of surgery is used to remove the whole meniscus and usually has a larger incision and longer healing time than more modern surgery techniques? Options: M_________y

Back

Meniscectomy

Front

ACl prevents translation of the tibia in which direction?

Back

anterior movement