Question 1

Which of the following represents the truest agonistic relationship for the knee?

Accepted Answer

A) Biceps femoris and popliteus in external rotation 
B) Biceps femoris and semimembranosus in external rotation 
C) Semitendinosus and semitendinous in internal rotation 
D) Tensor fascia latae and vastus lateralis in external rotation 
A) Biceps femoris and popliteus in external rotation 
B) Biceps femoris and semimembranosus in external rotation 
C) Semitendinosus and semitendinous in internal rotation 
D) Tensor fascia latae and vastus lateralis in external rotation C

Question 2

The femoral nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

Accepted Answer

A) Biceps femoris 
B) Rectus femoris 
C) Vastus lateralis 
D) Vastus intermedius 
A) Biceps femoris 
B) Rectus femoris 
C) Vastus lateralis 
D) Vastus intermedius A

Question 3

The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically.

Accepted Answer

A) inferolateral 
B) superior 
C) superolateral 
D) superomedial 
A) inferolateral 
B) superior 
C) superolateral 
D) superomedial C

Question 4

The lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to the popliteus muscle origin and inserts on the fibular head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The lateral collateral ligament is more frequently injured than other knee joint ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) It is relatively uncommon for the joint to be injured. 
B) Part of the posterior patella is superior to the trochlea groove when the knee is in full extension. 
C) The patella hinges on the femoral condyles. 
D) The joint lacks ligamentous support. 
A) It is relatively uncommon for the joint to be injured. 
B) Part of the posterior patella is superior to the trochlea groove when the knee is in full extension. 
C) The patella hinges on the femoral condyles. 
D) The joint lacks ligamentous support.

Question 7

The tibial division of the sciatic nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

Accepted Answer

A) Biceps femoris 
B) Sartorius 
C) Semimembranosus 
D) Semitendinosus 
A) Biceps femoris 
B) Sartorius 
C) Semimembranosus 
D) Semitendinosus

Question 8

The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) anterior cruciate ligament 
B) lateral collateral ligament 
C) medial collateral ligament 
D) posterior cruciate ligament 
A) anterior cruciate ligament 
B) lateral collateral ligament 
C) medial collateral ligament 
D) posterior cruciate ligament

Question 9

The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The semitendinosus muscle is located posterolaterally and internally rotates the knee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional weight bearing activities such as step-ups or squats are particularly useful for strengthening and endurance. 
B) Patellofemoral stability may be developed by resisted knee extension activities from a seated position. 
C) Quads are particularly prone to atrophy when injuries occur. 
D) Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint. 
A) Functional weight bearing activities such as step-ups or squats are particularly useful for strengthening and endurance. 
B) Patellofemoral stability may be developed by resisted knee extension activities from a seated position. 
C) Quads are particularly prone to atrophy when injuries occur. 
D) Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing tibia from being abducted 
B) Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing tibia from being adducted 
C) Maintains medial stability by resisting varus forces or preventing tibia from being abducted 
D) Maintains medial stability by resisting varus forces or preventing tibia from being adducted 
A) Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing tibia from being abducted 
B) Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing tibia from being adducted 
C) Maintains medial stability by resisting varus forces or preventing tibia from being abducted 
D) Maintains medial stability by resisting varus forces or preventing tibia from being adducted

Question 13

The biceps femoris muscle inserts primarily on the head of the fibula and assists with knee external rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles all insert just below the medial condyle on the upper anteromedial tibial surface and assists with knee internal rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's condyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions before concentric contractions in explosive jumping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) extension 
B) external rotation 
C) flexion 
D) internal rotation 
A) extension 
B) external rotation 
C) flexion 
D) internal rotation

Question 19

The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee?

Accepted Answer

A) The biceps femoris muscle 
B) The gluteus maximus muscle 
C) The gracilis muscle 
D) The semimembranosus muscle 
A) The biceps femoris muscle 
B) The gluteus maximus muscle 
C) The gracilis muscle 
D) The semimembranosus muscle

Which of the following represents the truest agonistic relationship for the knee?

The femoral nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically.

The lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to the popliteus muscle origin and inserts on the fibular head.

The lateral collateral ligament is more frequently injured than other knee joint ligaments.

Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint?

The tibial division of the sciatic nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____.

The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula.

The semitendinosus muscle is located posterolaterally and internally rotates the knee.

Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability?

Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament?

The biceps femoris muscle inserts primarily on the head of the fibula and assists with knee external rotation.

The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles all insert just below the medial condyle on the upper anteromedial tibial surface and assists with knee internal rotation.

The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's condyle.

The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.

The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions before concentric contractions in explosive jumping.

The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____.

The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension.

Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee?

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Exam 9: The Knee Joint

Which of the following represents the truest agonistic relationship for the knee?

The femoral nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically.

The lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to the popliteus muscle origin and inserts on the fibular head.

The lateral collateral ligament is more frequently injured than other knee joint ligaments.

Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint?

The tibial division of the sciatic nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:

The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____.

The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula.

The semitendinosus muscle is located posterolaterally and internally rotates the knee.

Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability?

Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament?

The biceps femoris muscle inserts primarily on the head of the fibula and assists with knee external rotation.

The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles all insert just below the medial condyle on the upper anteromedial tibial surface and assists with knee internal rotation.

The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's condyle.

The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.

The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions before concentric contractions in explosive jumping.

The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____.

The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension.

Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee?

Foundations of Structural Kinesiology

Neuromuscular Fundamentals

Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

The Shoulder Girdle

The Shoulder Joint

The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

The Wrist and Hand Joints

The Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle

The Ankle and Foot Joints

The Trunk and Spinal Column

Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

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