level: Knee
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Knee
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| synovial, biaxial, condyloid | Tibiofemoral |
| synovial, multiaxial, plane | patellofemoral |
| flexion/extension & external/internal rotation | movement of tibiofemoral |
| increases the mechanical advantage, or leverage, of quads - protection for the patellar tendon/ligament - spreads compressive forces passing through the femoral condyles | Functions of patella |
| Femur (male) - medial and lateral femoral condyles/ Tibia (female) - medial and lateral tibial condyles | Articular surfaces of tibiofemoral joint |
| medial condyle longer than lateral condyle | femoral medial condyle |
| medial condyle larger, more oval and more convex than lateral condyle | Differences between tibial condyles |
| - increases congruency by developing socket on the tibia, helps spread synovial fluid, withstand load bearing forces, reduces stress at joint surfaces, assists in movement of femoral condyles | medial and lateral menisci functions |
| Larger semicircular, broader posteriorly, entire periphery attached to joint | medial minisci |