Knee Anatomy Review

What is the joint called where the tibia meets the femur?

• Talofemoral

• Tibiofemoral

• Fibulofemoral

• Tibiofibular

Which of the following motions does NOT happen at the knee?

• extension

• eversion

• flexion

• few degrees of rotation

What are the rounded ends of the femur called?

• tuberosity

• plateau

• head

• condyle

Which meniscus is shaped more like the letter "O"?

• anterior

• posterior

• lateral

• medial

Which is NOT one of the jobs of the menisci?

• increase strength

• distribute forces

• shock absorption

• improve stability

Which meniscus connects with the MCL?

• medial

• lateral

• anterior

• posterior

What is the area of bone on the femur that is "upon" the condyle?

• intercondyle

• epicondyle

• anticondyle

• intracondyle

Which ligament of the knee runs from the fibular head to the lateral condyle of the femur?

• PCL

• MCL

• ACL

• LCL

What does teh C of PCL stand for?

• Cruciate

• Collateral

• Contrast

• Cohesion

Which ligament prevents the tibia from moving forward on the femur?

• MCL

• LCL

• ACL

• PCL