Review Questions, Ortho Knee and Foot
Ortho Knee and Foot: Review Questions
1. Concerning the ligaments of the knee:
The anterior cruciate ligament attaches to the anterior condyle of the femur
The fibular (lateral) collateral ligament is directly attached to the lateral meniscus
The anterior cruciate ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity
The posterior cruciate ligament attaches to the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia
The tibial (medial) collateral ligament is directly attached to the posterior cruciate ligament
2. The knee joint is a synovial:
Plane joint
Hinge joint
Condyloid joint
Saddle joint
Ball and socket joint
3. An important ligament at the ankle extending from the medial malleolus and having four sites of attachment distally is the:
Posterior talofibular ligament
Spring ligament
Long plantar ligament
Deltoid ligament
Talonavicular ligament
4. With respect to the knee joint:
The lateral meniscus is shaped like the letter "C" and medial meniscus like the letter "O"
The plantaris tendon passes between the lateral collateral ligament and the lateral meniscus
The anterior cruciate ligament attaches to the lateral condyle of the femur
The medial collateral ligament attaches to the head of the fibula
All of the above
5. If only the posterior cruciate ligament were torn, which of the following abnormal motions would occur?
The tibia would move anteriorly relative to the femur
The tibia would move posteriorly relative to the femur
The tibia would undergo excessive medial rotation
The knee would be capable of excessive abduction
The femur would move posteriorly relative to the tibia
6. Which of the following ligaments is commonly injured upon hyperinversion of the ankle?
Calcaneal ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Deltoid ligament
Long plantar ligament
Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament
