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Lower Limb and Knee Anatomy
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Lower Limb and Knee Anatomy
Lower Limb and Knee Anatomy
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1
Question
Which four ligaments are identified as major knee ligaments?
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Answer
Anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, fibular collateral, and tibial collateral ligaments.
2
Question
Which two joints are included in the knee joint?
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Answer
The femorotibial and patellofemoral joints.
3
Question
Which meniscus lies on the lateral side of the knee?
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Answer
The lateral meniscus.
4
Question
Which meniscus lies on the medial side of the knee?
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Answer
The medial meniscus.
5
Question
Which knee ligament is also called the MCL?
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Answer
The tibial collateral ligament, also called the medial collateral ligament.
6
Question
Which knee ligament is also called the LCL?
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Answer
The fibular collateral ligament.
7
Question
Which bone is identified as the longest and strongest?
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Answer
The femur.
8
Question
How far above the joint is the patella indicated?
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Answer
½ inch (1.25 cm) above the joint.
9
Question
What angle is noted at the distal femoral condyles?
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Answer
A 5° to 7° angle at the distal medial and lateral condyles.
10
Question
Which angle is indicated for the tibial plateau in lateral view?
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Answer
10° to 20°.
11
Question
Which bone bears the anterior crest?
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Answer
The tibia.
12
Question
Which bone contains the fibular notch?
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Answer
The tibia.
13
Question
Which bone has the medial malleolus?
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Answer
The tibia.
14
Question
Which bone has the lateral malleolus?
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Answer
The fibula.
15
Question
Which structure forms the proximal end of the fibula?
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Answer
The fibular head.
16
Question
Which surface of the patella is described as smooth?
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Answer
The posterior surface.
17
Question
Which surface of the patella is described as rough?
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The anterior surface.
18
Question
Which two intercondylar tubercles form the intercondylar eminence?
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Answer
The medial and lateral intercondylar tubercles.
19
Question
Which three regions are identified below the hip in the lower limb?
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Answer
The thigh, leg, and foot.
20
Question
Which anatomical name is given to the kneecap bone?
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Answer
The patella, a sesamoid bone.
21
Question
Which structural classification applies to all lower-limb joints except the distal tibiofibular joint?
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Answer
Synovial.
22
Question
Which structural classification applies to the distal tibiofibular joint?
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Answer
Fibrous.
23
Question
How does the mobility of most lower-limb joints compare with the distal tibiofibular joint?
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Answer
Most are diarthrodial (freely movable). The distal tibiofibular joint is amphiarthrodial (only slightly movable).
24
Question
Which lower-limb joint is classified as amphiarthrodial?
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Answer
The distal tibiofibular joint.
25
Question
Which structures form the femorotibial joint?
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Answer
The femur and tibia.
26
Question
Which structure lies between the femur and tibia at the knee?
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Answer
The medial meniscus.
27
Question
Which bursa is located above the patella?
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Answer
The suprapatellar bursa.
28
Question
Which fat pad is located below the patella?
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Answer
The infrapatellar fat pad.
29
Question
Which ligament extends from the patella toward the tibia?
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Answer
The patellar ligament.
30
Question
Which tendon is located superior to the patella?
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Answer
The quadriceps femoris tendon.