Knee Anatomy Review

What type of joint is the knee?

• Hinge joint

• Modified hinge joint

• Ball & socket

• Gliding

What bones make up the true knee joint?

• Patella

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

What is the function of the meniscus? (Check all that apply)

• Absorption/dissipation of force

• Lubrication

• Nourishment of the joint structures

• Congruency of the joint surfaces to improve weight distribution

• Provide vascular support to the tibia

A fluid-filled sac to relieve friction between tendons and bones.

• Blister

• Meniscus

• Bursa

• Fascia

The two cruciate ligaments are (the ones that cross each other like an X):

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

The two collateral ligaments (the ones on the sides of the knee) are:

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

This ligament prevents anterior translation of the tibia

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

What is the name of the green bone?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

• Patella

What bony landmark is indicated by #6?

• Medial condyle

• Lateral condyle

• Medial epicondyle

• Lateral epicondyle

What bony landmark is indicated by #12?

• Medial condyle

• Lateral condyle

• Medial epicondyle

• Lateral epicondyle