Lower Extremity Bones and Joints Review

Which of the following bones are involved in the tibial femoral joint?

• Tibia and Patella

• Tibia and Femur

• Femur and Fibula

• Patella and Fibula

What is the role of the patello femoral joint in knee mechanics?

• It allows for the rotation of the tibia.

• It stabilizes the patella during knee extension.

• It connects the femur to the fibula.

• It supports the arch of the foot.

Located on the inner (medial) side of the ankle joint; causes most sprains

• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

• Deltoid ligament

• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

Where is the subtalar joint located?

• Between the talus and calcaneus

• Between the tibia and fibula

• Between the femur and patella

• Between the tibia and talus

Which joint is known as the true knee joint?

• Tibio-femoral joint

• Subtalar joint

• Patellofemoral joint

• Talocrural joint

Where is the talocrural joint located?

• Between the tibia, fibula, and talus

• Between the femur and patella

• Between the talus and calcaneus

• Between the tibia and femur

What are joints

• A place where one bone meets 
• A place where  two  bones meet 
• Bones don't meet 
• A place where three bones meet 

The femur meets the tibia and fibula at the...

• elbow joint
• knee joint
• hip joint
• shoulder joint

This soft tissue connects bone to bone

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Bones

• Joints

This soft tissue connects bone to muscle:

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Bones

• Joints

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3