Anatomy of the Knee 2

Which part of the knee is often injured in a lateral blow to the knee?

• MCL

• ACL

• PCL

• LCL

What is the function of the tibial plateau?

• Articulates with femoral condyles

• Inserts the IllioTibial Band

• Attachment site for the patellar tendon

• Supports the fibula.

What is the medical name for the knee?

• A) Tibiofemoral

• B) Patellafemoral

• C) Patellatibiofemoral

• D) Knee

What are the names of the two menisci?

• A) Anterior and Posterior

• B) Medial and Lateral

• C) Superior and Inferior

• D) Proximal and Distal

What is the main function of the menisci?

• Shock absorbtion

• Increase stability

• cover the bone

• Destabilize the joint

Which of the following muscles is not located in the quadriceps group?

• A) Vastus lateralis

• B) Vastus medialis

• C) Vastus intermedius

• D) Biceps femoris

Which muscle is located on the lateral side of the thigh?

• Vastus lateralis

• Vastus medialis

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus intermedius

What movement is associated with the biceps femoris?

• abduction

• Knee flexion

• Knee extension

• adduction

Which muscle is located lateral to the semimembranosus and semitendinosus in the diagram?

• Gracilis

• Biceps femoris

• Adductor magnus

• Gluteus maximus

Which muscle is responsible for knee flexion and hip adduction?

• Sartorius

• Gracilis

• Popliteus

• Gastrocnemius