Final Exam Review

What force in the knee does the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) prevent?

• Valgus force

• Varus force

• Anterior Translation of the Tibia

• Posterior Translation of the Tibia

What is the name of the two c-shaped pieces of cartilage in the knee that are responsible for shock absorption?

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• Medial Collateral Ligament

• Meniscus

• Patellar Tendon

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents ________ in the knee.

• Valgus force

• Varus force

• Anterior Translation of the Tibia

• Posterior Translation of the Tibia

What injury typically occurs from quick rotational movements, stops and starts, and is usually non-contact in nature?

• MCL Sprain

• LCL Sprain

• PCL Tear

• ACL Tear

Which zone of the meniscus is vascular and receives the most blood flow?

• Red Zone

• Middle Body

• White Zone

• Grey Zone

Which zone of the meniscus is vascular and receives the least blood flow?

• Red Zone

• Middle Body

• White Zone

• Grey Zone

How many types of meniscus tears are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What ligament of the knee is tested by the posterior drawer test?

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

What ligament of the knee is tested by the anterior drawer test?

• ACL

• PCL

• MCL

• LCL

What knee injury is often associated with a clicking, locking, and popping sensation?

• ACL Tear

• Meniscus Tear

• Osteochondritis Dissecans

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease