Applied Anatomy - knee

Identify the structure indicated by A

• Medial meniscus

• Anterior cruciate ligament

• Lateral meniscus

• Posterior cruciate ligament

Which excessive forces does the tibial collateral ligament prevent?

• adduction

• varus

• valgus

Identify the structure indicated by B

• Medial meniscus

• Anterior cruciate ligament

• Lateral meniscus

• Posterior cruciate ligament

Name the common tendon that distally attaches (inserts) onto the bony landmark indicated

Identify the structure indicated by the arrow:

• tibial collateral ligament

• patellar ligament

• fibular collateral ligament

• arucate popliteal ligament

Which excessive forces does this structure prevent?

• varus

• valgus

• hyperflexion

• hyperextension

What is the bony landmark indicated by A?

• lateral condyle of the tibia

• lateral condyle of the femur

• medial condyle of the femur

• medial condyle of the tibia

What is the bony landmark indicated by B?

• tibial plateau

• tibial tuberosity

• medial condyle of the femur

• medial condyle of the tibia

What is the bony landmark indicated by C?

• apex of the tibia

• tibial tuberosity

• head of fibula

• medial condyle of the tibia

Which structure shown in the image has a role in limiting excessive hyperextension at the knee joint?

• A

• B

• C

• Not indicated