Knee Test Review

Which of the following is TRUE about the knee joint

• It is the least traumatized joint in the body

• The knee provides stability when the body is non weight bearing

• The knee is most unstable medially and laterally

• The knee depends on structural anatomy for stability instead of ligaments and muscles

Which is NOT a purpose of the knee?

• Cushions any stresses placed on the knee

• Maintains spacing between the femur and tibia

• Helps stabilize the knee when flexed

• Helps stabilize the knee when extended

Which area of the meniscus is most likely to heal due to its good supply?

• White Zone

• Red-White Zone

• Red Zone

Which bursa provides cushion to the quadriceps tendon?

• Infrapatellar

• Semimembranosus

• Prepatellar

• Suprapatellar

Which fat pad cushions the front of the knee and separates the patellar tendon from the joint capsule?

• Infrapatellar Fat Pad

• Anterior Suprapatellar Fat Pad

• Posterior Suprapatellar Fat Pad

A surgical grafted ACL is less likely to be injured than an uninjured ACL.

• True

• False

As a person ages, the strength of the articular cartilage increases.

• True

• False

If a patient is experiencing pain along the joint line, which injury is most likely to be occurring?

• ACL tear

• PCL Tear

• Meniscus Tear

• Patellar tendonitis

The compressive forces from a rotational mechanism would most likely result in which injury

• Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain

• Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain

• PCL Sprain

• Meniscus Tear

A valgus force places a tensile force on which ligament?

• Lateral Collateral

• Medial Collateral

• Anterior Cruciate

• Posterior Cruciate