Deck 18: The Knee

Question 1

Research has shown that females who participate in basketball and soccer are four to six times less likely to sustain an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than males who play the same sport.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The muscles that move the lower extremity are the strongest in the body.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The ____ membrane coats the inner surface of the fibrous joint capsule, but it is only about four cells deep.

A) tibial
B) femoral
C) synovial
D) patellar

Answer 3

synovial

Question 4

A positive "sag test" is diagnostic of a PCL tear.

Question 5

The quadricep is made up of ________ different muscles.

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Question 6

Knee pain and dysfunction arising from the patellofemoral joint is one of the least challenging problems for both athlete and trainer.

Question 7

Inflammation of the IT band does not affect its function.

Question 8

Experts reported that females tend to use their ____ muscles more leading to ACL injuries.

A) quadriceps
B) hip flexors
C) hamstrings
D) hip extensors

Question 9

The ACL runs posterior to anterior internally.

Question 10

Some athletes may complain of a grinding noise, known as ____.

A) valgus
B) vagus
C) varus
D) crepitus

Question 11

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) follow the same grading scale as for MCL and LCL sprains.

Question 12

Fractures in the area of the knee ____.

A) are the result of medium energy trauma
B) are almost never the result of direct impact
C) are seen frequently in athletes
D) vary in location and severity

Question 13

____ (bending too far) of the knee without a direct blow to the tibia can cause an isolated PCL injury in which no other ligaments are damaged.

A) Dorsiflexion
B) Pronation
C) Hyperflexion
D) Adduction

Question 14

Treatment of iliotibial band syndrome begins with an analysis of the athlete's gait and training program.

Question 15

Most movements and activities depend on the knee joint for support and mobility.

Question 16

The ____ stress test checks for MCL stability.

A) varus
B) valgus
C) lateral
D) laxity

Question 17

The ____ stress test checks for LCL stability.

A) varus
B) valgus
C) lateral
D) laxity

Question 18

Patellar tendonitis is usually the result of repetitive stress on the patellar tendon.

Question 19

The knee has the ability to perform___ different movements.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) six

Question 20

Athletes with patellar tendonitis complain of ____ knee pain.

A) lateral
B) medial
C) anterior
D) posterior

Question 21

The knee is responsible for mobility and __________ during movement.

Question 22

The knee supports a majority of the _____________.

Question 23

The ____________________, or kneecap, rides in the trochlear groove on the distal end of the femur.

Question 24

Match each statement with the correct item below:
ACL

A)caused by irritation over the outside of the knee joint
B)inflammation of the patellar tendon
C)injury to the cushions between the knee bones
D)resists posterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur
E)restricts anterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur

Question 25

A classic sign of an ACL injury is the athlete complaining that he heard or felt a "pop," followed by rapid ____________________ (swelling within the joint cavity).

Question 26

Match each statement with the correct item below:
iliotibial band syndrome

A)caused by irritation over the outside of the knee joint
B)inflammation of the patellar tendon
C)injury to the cushions between the knee bones
D)resists posterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur
E)restricts anterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur

Question 27

Match each statement with the correct item below:
torn meniscus

A)caused by irritation over the outside of the knee joint
B)inflammation of the patellar tendon
C)injury to the cushions between the knee bones
D)resists posterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur
E)restricts anterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur

Question 28

Match each statement with the correct item below:
meniscus tear

A)used to test for iliotibial band syndrome
B)can be assessed with the Lachman's maneuver
C)a click during testing is a positive sign
D)painful condition in the infrapatellar region
E)should be treated with PRICE

Question 29

Match each statement with the correct item below:
ligament integrity

A)used to test for iliotibial band syndrome
B)can be assessed with the Lachman's maneuver
C)a click during testing is a positive sign
D)painful condition in the infrapatellar region
E)should be treated with PRICE

Question 30

The large group of four muscles in the front of the thigh are collectively called the ____________________ muscles.

Question 31

Match each statement with the correct item below:
PCL

A)caused by irritation over the outside of the knee joint
B)inflammation of the patellar tendon
C)injury to the cushions between the knee bones
D)resists posterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur
E)restricts anterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur

Question 32

The ____________________ fat pad (also known as Hoffa's fat pad) is a region of fatty tissue lying deep under the patellar tendon.

Question 33

The term ____________________ is derived from a Latin word meaning "cross."

Question 34

Match each statement with the correct item below:
fat pad syndrome

A)used to test for iliotibial band syndrome
B)can be assessed with the Lachman's maneuver
C)a click during testing is a positive sign
D)painful condition in the infrapatellar region
E)should be treated with PRICE

Question 35

____________________ band syndrome occurs when there is inflammation of the thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg.

Question 36

Match each statement with the correct item below:
acute injuries

A)used to test for iliotibial band syndrome
B)can be assessed with the Lachman's maneuver
C)a click during testing is a positive sign
D)painful condition in the infrapatellar region
E)should be treated with PRICE

Question 37

The growth plates at the end of long bones, called ____________________ plates, are at risk from direct trauma.

Question 38

Match each statement with the correct item below:
bicycling pattern

A)used to test for iliotibial band syndrome
B)can be assessed with the Lachman's maneuver
C)a click during testing is a positive sign
D)painful condition in the infrapatellar region
E)should be treated with PRICE

Question 39

Match each statement with the correct item below:
jumper's knee

A)caused by irritation over the outside of the knee joint
B)inflammation of the patellar tendon
C)injury to the cushions between the knee bones
D)resists posterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur
E)restricts anterior translation (movement) of the tibia on the femur

Question 40

____________________-Schlatter condition is a group of symptoms involving the tibial tubercle epiphysis.