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Chapter 017 The Knee Joint
True / False Questions
1. When the knees are locked in extension, the hips rotate posteriorly.
True False
2. A locked-knee position forces the individual's lower back to an accentuated lordosis, like
the ending stance of the gymnast.
True False
3. The knee joint or tibiofemoral joint is classified as a pivot joint.
True False
4. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are named because they cross within the knee
between the femur and tibia.
True False
5. Flexion and extension of the knee occur in the horizontal plane.
True False
6. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles are assisted by the popliteus in
internally rotating the knee.
True False
7. The quadriceps all extend the knee joint.
True False
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8. The popliteus inserts on the lateral surface of the tibia.
True False
9. Bursitis of the prepatellar bursa is often called housemaid's knee.
True False
10. Vastus medialis, sartorius, and gracilis form the anatomical tripod.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
11. The bone that is contained in the quadriceps muscle group and tendon is called the
A. femur.
B. tibia.
C. patella.
D. fibula.
12. The insertion for the quadriceps as a group is called the ___________ on the _______.
A. tibial tuberosity; tibia
B. Gerdy's tubercle; tibia
C. lateral condyle; femur
D. medial condyle; tibia
13. The structures inside the knee that provide cushions for shock absorption are called the
____________.
A. bursae
B. medial and lateral menisci
C. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
D. medial and lateral collateral ligaments
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14. The biceps femoris inserts on the tibia and the ________________.
A. femur
B. patella
C. fibula
D. Gerdy's tubercle
15. The ligament that may be injured when there is a lateral strike to the knee causing a
medial opening to the knee is called the __________ ligament.
A. medial collateral
B. lateral collateral
C. anterior cruciate
D. posterior cruciate
16. The semimembranosus inserts posteromedially on the ___________________.
A. tibial tuberosity
B. medial tibial condyle
C. lateral tibial condyle
D. adductor tubercle
17. The ligament that originates on the lateral femoral condyle very close to the popliteus and
inserts on the head of the fibula is called the _________________ ligament.
A. medial collateral
B. anterior cruciate
C. posterior cruciate
D. fibular collateral
18. The __________________ as a group help control internal and external rotary movements
that can occur during flexion of the knee.
A. quadriceps
B. adductors
C. hamstrings
D. abductors
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19. The ligament that is most injured inside the knee is the _______________.
A. posterior cruciate ligament
B. anterior cruciate ligament
C. ligament of Wrisberg
D. lateral collateral ligament
20. An anatomical variant among some individuals that may be irritated or inflamed with
injuries or overuse of the knee is called a _______________.
A. synovial fluid
B. ligament
C. meniscus
D. plica
21. There are around _________ bursae in and around the knee joint.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 7
D. 25
22. The muscles that oppose the quadriceps in extension of the knee are called the
___________.
A. adductors
B. abductors
C. hamstrings
D. internal rotators
23. The angle formed by the intersection of the central line of pull of the quadriceps and the
line of pull of the patella tendon running to the tibial tuberosity is called the
__________________.
A. iliotibial tract
B. Q angle
C. fibular collateral ligament
D. anterior cruciate ligament
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24. A common origin site for the vastus lateralis and the vastus medialis is the
__________________.
A. greater trochanter
B. lesser trochanter
C. linea aspera
D. tibial tuberosity
25. The quadriceps that originates on the anterior shaft of the femur is the
________________.
A. vastus medialis
B. vastus lateralis
C. rectus femoris
D. vastus intermedius
26. The only muscle of the quadriceps group that performs flexion of the hip and extension of
the knee is called the _____________________.
A. rectus femoris
B. vastus medialis
C. vastus intermedius
D. vastus lateralis
27. A common origin of the hamstring muscles is called the __________________.
A. linea aspera
B. pubic bone
C. adductor tubercle
D. ischial tuberosity
28. The __________________ originates on the posterior surface of the lateral condyle of the
femur.
A. popliteus
B. biceps femoris
C. semitendinosus
D. semimembranosus
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29. The quadriceps as a group are ____________ percent stronger than the hamstrings.
A. 10 to 15
B. 5 to 10
C. 25 to 33
D. 50 to 75
30. The rectus femoris originates on the ____________________.
A. greater trochanter
B. anterior inferior iliac spine
C. anterior superior iliac spine
D. lesser trochanter
31. The largest muscle of the quadriceps group is called the ______________.
A. vastus medialis
B. vastus intermedius
C. vastus lateralis
D. rectus femoris
32. The wear and tear of the cartilage on the underside of the patella is called
______________________.
A. patellar tracking
B. bursitis
C. tendonitis
D. chondromalacia
33. The area that the semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius attached to is called the
_____________.
A. lateral condyle of the tibia
B. pes anserinus
C. tibial tuberosity
D. linea aspera
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34. Semitendinosus performs ___________ of the hip and ___________ of the knee.
A. flexion; extension
B. extension; flexion
C. flexion; external rotation
D. abduction; flexion
35. The semitendinosus and the semimembranosus, along with the popliteus are responsible
for _________________ of the knee.
A. internal rotation
B. external rotation
C. extension
D. adduction
36. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus should be stretched at what two areas?
A. Proximal and distal
B. Belly and distal
C. Medial and lateral
D. With adductors and TFL
37. The rectus femoris should be strengthened as a
A. knee extender.
B. patella mover.
C. hip flexor and knee extender.
D. hip flexor.
38. When the hip is flexed, the rectus femoris becomes
A. longer.
B. shorter.
C. innervated.
D. active.
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39. The psoas muscle should be released (lengthened) before attempting what stretch?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Adductors
C. Tensor fascia latae
D. Quadriceps stretch
40. The biceps femoris is stretched in the manner described earlier for the hamstrings, except
that the leg is
A. internally rotated.
B. not flexed as high.
C. brought to the outside of the shoulder.
D. externally rotated.
41. The hip portion of the biceps femoris can be strengthened in extension, with the thigh held
in the _________ rotated position.
A. internally
B. externally
C. neutrally
D. posteriorly
42. What muscle can be injured along with the adductor longus or magnus because of its
medial insertion on the ischial tuberosity?
A. Pectineus
B. Biceps femoris
C. Semimembranosus
D. Tensor fascia latae
43. This muscle is very important in maintaining patellofemoral stability because of the
oblique attachment of its distal fibers to the superior medial patella.
A. Vastus lateralus
B. Bicep femoris
C. Rectus femoris
D. Vastus medialis
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44. To help isolate the vastus medialis and correct lateral tracking of the patella, rotate the
tibia _________ during extension with resistance.
A. internally
B. externally
C. 10 degrees
D. 45 degrees
45. Stretching the quadriceps and IT band, as well as the tensor fasciae latae, can help balance
the pull of the
A. hamstrings.
B. quadriceps.
C. adductors.
D. abductors.
46. Knee rotation can occur when the knee is in a(n)
A. extended position.
B. flexed position.
C. rotated position.
D. neutral position.
47. To stretch the lower extremity, what should be used to assist?
A. Ankle weights
B. Rubber tubing
C. Rope
D. The arms
48. The hamstrings are typically weak at the
A. hip insertion.
B. knee insertion.
C. belly of the muscle.
D. certain fibers.
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49. Stretching the biceps femoris at the proximal attachment is helpful to what condition?
A. Adductor pulls
B. Trochantaric bursitis
C. Sciatica
D. Knee bursitis
50. The popliteus attaches to what part of the knee?
A. Medial meniscus
B. Tibia
C. Fibula
D. Lateral meniscus
Fill in the Blank Questions
51. Muscles should be released through ________________ before attempting resistance.
________________________________________
52. Semitendinosus performs _______________ pelvic rotation.
________________________________________
53. The vastus lateralis muscle ___________ the lateral side of the knee.
________________________________________
54. The short head of the biceps femoris originates on the _____________________.
________________________________________
55. The insertion for the biceps femoris is on the ______________ and the _____________.
________________________________________
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56. The tops of the medial and lateral condyles are known as the _____________.
________________________________________
57. The patella is a(n) ______________ bone.
________________________________________
58. The distal end of the femur has rounded ends medially and laterally known as
___________________.
________________________________________
59. The biceps femoris provides a(n) ___________ rotation of the knee.
________________________________________
60. The knee joint is used for _____________ and for _______________.
________________________________________
61. The femur articulates with the ____________ in the knee joint.
________________________________________
62. Because the patellar tendon spans from the patella to the tibial tuberosity, it is often
distinguished as a(n) _______________.
________________________________________
63. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments give _____________ to the knee joint.
________________________________________
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64. The patellofemoral joint is classified as a(n) ____________________ joint.
________________________________________
65. Contractions from the quadriceps and hamstrings provide ______________ for the knee
joint.
________________________________________
66. The medial collateral ligament maintains medial stability by resisting __________ forces.
________________________________________
67. The medial collateral ligament's deeper fibers are attached to the ___________, which
may be affected by injuries to the ligament.
________________________________________
68. Due to the shape of the medial femoral condyle, the knee must ____________ to fully
extend.
________________________________________
69. The lateral surface of the femur below the greater trochanter and upper half of the linea
aspera describes the origin of ____________________.
________________________________________
70. Vastus lateralis is _____________ to rectus femoris.
________________________________________
71. All the quadriceps attach to the ___________ via portions of the _______________.
________________________________________
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72. The long head of the biceps femoris originates on the __________________.
________________________________________
73. The short head of the biceps femoris originates on the ________________.
________________________________________
74. The popliteus performs flexion of the knee and ___________________.
________________________________________
75. Connective tissue from the ____________________ binds the iliotibial tract on the lateral
femur.
________________________________________
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True / False Questions
1. When the knees are locked in extension, the hips rotate posteriorly.
FALSE
When the knees are locked in extension, the hips rotate anteriorly.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-6
2. A locked-knee position forces the individual's lower back to an accentuated lordosis, like
the ending stance of the gymnast.
TRUE
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-6
3. The knee joint or tibiofemoral joint is classified as a pivot joint.
FALSE
The tibiofemoral joint is classified as a ginglymus or hinge joint.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
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4. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are named because they cross within the knee
between the femur and tibia.
TRUE
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
5. Flexion and extension of the knee occur in the horizontal plane.
FALSE
Flexion and extension of the knee occur in the sagittal plane.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-8
6. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles are assisted by the popliteus in
internally rotating the knee.
TRUE
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-8
7. The quadriceps all extend the knee joint.
TRUE
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
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8. The popliteus inserts on the lateral surface of the tibia.
FALSE
The popliteus must insert on the medial surface of the tibia to flex and internally rotate the
knee as it flexes.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
9. Bursitis of the prepatellar bursa is often called housemaid's knee.
TRUE
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
10. Vastus medialis, sartorius, and gracilis form the anatomical tripod.
FALSE
The semitendinosus, sartorius, and gracilis form the anatomical tripod.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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Multiple Choice Questions
11. The bone that is contained in the quadriceps muscle group and tendon is called the
A. femur.
B. tibia.
C. patella.
D. fibula.
The patella is sesamoid bone that is incased in the patellar tendon.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-5
12. The insertion for the quadriceps as a group is called the ___________ on the _______.
A. tibial tuberosity; tibia
B. Gerdy's tubercle; tibia
C. lateral condyle; femur
D. medial condyle; tibia
The patellar tendon inserts on the tibial tuberosity on the tibia.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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13. The structures inside the knee that provide cushions for shock absorption are called the
____________.
A. bursae
B. medial and lateral menisci
C. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
D. medial and lateral collateral ligaments
The menisci are cartilages that provide a surface to prevent friction and absorb concussion
between the femur and the tibia.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
Learning Outcome: 17-5
14. The biceps femoris inserts on the tibia and the ________________.
A. femur
B. patella
C. fibula
D. Gerdy's tubercle
The biceps femoris inserts on the tibia and the fibula.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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15. The ligament that may be injured when there is a lateral strike to the knee causing a
medial opening to the knee is called the __________ ligament.
A. medial collateral
B. lateral collateral
C. anterior cruciate
D. posterior cruciate
A lateral blow to the knee causes the knee to open on the medial side, which would stretch or
tear the medial collateral ligament.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
Learning Outcome: 17-5
16. The semimembranosus inserts posteromedially on the ___________________.
A. tibial tuberosity
B. medial tibial condyle
C. lateral tibial condyle
D. adductor tubercle
The semimembranosus, one of the hamstrings inserts medially with the semitendinosus on the
tibia.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
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17. The ligament that originates on the lateral femoral condyle very close to the popliteus and
inserts on the head of the fibula is called the _________________ ligament.
A. medial collateral
B. anterior cruciate
C. posterior cruciate
D. fibular collateral
Only the fibular collateral ligament fits the description.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
18. The __________________ as a group help control internal and external rotary movements
that can occur during flexion of the knee.
A. quadriceps
B. adductors
C. hamstrings
D. abductors
The hamstrings attach to the tibia and fibula medially and laterally to assist in internal and
external rotation of the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-8
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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19. The ligament that is most injured inside the knee is the _______________.
A. posterior cruciate ligament
B. anterior cruciate ligament
C. ligament of Wrisberg
D. lateral collateral ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is most injured in the knee joint.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
20. An anatomical variant among some individuals that may be irritated or inflamed with
injuries or overuse of the knee is called a _______________.
A. synovial fluid
B. ligament
C. meniscus
D. plica
None of the other structures or fluid fit the answer as this structure can be irritated with
injuries or overuse in the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
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21. There are around _________ bursae in and around the knee joint.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 7
D. 25
The knee joint requires a great deal of lubrication from its 10 or more bursae located in and
around the knee joint.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
22. The muscles that oppose the quadriceps in extension of the knee are called the
___________.
A. adductors
B. abductors
C. hamstrings
D. internal rotators
The hamstrings perform flexion of the knee and are antagonists to the quadriceps.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
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23. The angle formed by the intersection of the central line of pull of the quadriceps and the
line of pull of the patella tendon running to the tibial tuberosity is called the
__________________.
A. iliotibial tract
B. Q angle
C. fibular collateral ligament
D. anterior cruciate ligament
The Q angle helps explain many predispositions to injuries that are affected by a higher Q
angle from the intersection of the two lines of pull.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
24. A common origin site for the vastus lateralis and the vastus medialis is the
__________________.
A. greater trochanter
B. lesser trochanter
C. linea aspera
D. tibial tuberosity
The vastus lateralis and vastus medialis have attachments to the linea aspera.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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25. The quadriceps that originates on the anterior shaft of the femur is the
________________.
A. vastus medialis
B. vastus lateralis
C. rectus femoris
D. vastus intermedius
The only quad that originates on the anterior shaft of the femur is the vastus intermedius.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
26. The only muscle of the quadriceps group that performs flexion of the hip and extension of
the knee is called the _____________________.
A. rectus femoris
B. vastus medialis
C. vastus intermedius
D. vastus lateralis
The rectus femoris originates on the anterior inferior iliac spine and assists other hip flexors
with that action.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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27. A common origin of the hamstring muscles is called the __________________.
A. linea aspera
B. pubic bone
C. adductor tubercle
D. ischial tuberosity
The semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and long head of the biceps femoris all originate on
the ischial tuberosity.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
28. The __________________ originates on the posterior surface of the lateral condyle of the
femur.
A. popliteus
B. biceps femoris
C. semitendinosus
D. semimembranosus
This small muscle must originate on the lateral condyle of the femur and insert on the medial
side of the tibia to participate in flexion of the knee joint.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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29. The quadriceps as a group are ____________ percent stronger than the hamstrings.
A. 10 to 15
B. 5 to 10
C. 25 to 33
D. 50 to 75
The quadriceps as a group are 25 to 33 percent stronger than the hamstrings, an inequality that
sometimes has an affect in overtraining of the quadriceps and under stretching of the
hamstrings.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-7
30. The rectus femoris originates on the ____________________.
A. greater trochanter
B. anterior inferior iliac spine
C. anterior superior iliac spine
D. lesser trochanter
The rectus femoris originates on the aiis (and superior margin of the acetabulum).
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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31. The largest muscle of the quadriceps group is called the ______________.
A. vastus medialis
B. vastus intermedius
C. vastus lateralis
D. rectus femoris
The vastus lateralis is considered to be the largest of all the quadriceps.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
32. The wear and tear of the cartilage on the underside of the patella is called
______________________.
A. patellar tracking
B. bursitis
C. tendonitis
D. chondromalacia
The cartilage on the underside of the patella wears with age and this condition is called
chondromalacia.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
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33. The area that the semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius attached to is called the
_____________.
A. lateral condyle of the tibia
B. pes anserinus
C. tibial tuberosity
D. linea aspera
The pes anserinus is a small area below the medial condyle of the tibia that the three muscles
of the anatomical tripod insert.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
34. Semitendinosus performs ___________ of the hip and ___________ of the knee.
A. flexion; extension
B. extension; flexion
C. flexion; external rotation
D. abduction; flexion
Semitendinosus performs extension of the hip and flexion of the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
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35. The semitendinosus and the semimembranosus, along with the popliteus are responsible
for _________________ of the knee.
A. internal rotation
B. external rotation
C. extension
D. adduction
Along with flexion of the knee the medially hamstrings work with the popliteus to perform
internal rotation of the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
36. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus should be stretched at what two areas?
A. Proximal and distal
B. Belly and distal
C. Medial and lateral
D. With adductors and TFL
Since the hamstring muscles act on the hip and knee, stretching should be performed for both
areas.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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37. The rectus femoris should be strengthened as a
A. knee extender.
B. patella mover.
C. hip flexor and knee extender.
D. hip flexor.
Overall, the quadriceps may be developed by resisted knee extension activities from a seated
position.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
38. When the hip is flexed, the rectus femoris becomes
A. longer.
B. shorter.
C. innervated.
D. active.
This reduces its effectiveness as an extensor of the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
39. The psoas muscle should be released (lengthened) before attempting what stretch?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Adductors
C. Tensor fascia latae
D. Quadriceps stretch
The quadriceps cannot be stretched effectively if the femur is not able to reach the neutral
position (extension).
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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40. The biceps femoris is stretched in the manner described earlier for the hamstrings, except
that the leg is
A. internally rotated.
B. not flexed as high.
C. brought to the outside of the shoulder.
D. externally rotated.
Lift the leg to the opposite shoulder, isolating the biceps femoris on the lateral hip.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
41. The hip portion of the biceps femoris can be strengthened in extension, with the thigh held
in the _________ rotated position.
A. internally
B. externally
C. neutrally
D. posteriorly
The biceps femoris is best developed through hamstring curls, but it is emphasized more if the
knee is maintained in external rotation throughout the range of motion.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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42. What muscle can be injured along with the adductor longus or magnus because of its
medial insertion on the ischial tuberosity?
A. Pectineus
B. Biceps femoris
C. Semimembranosus
D. Tensor fascia latae
While this muscle helps to medially rotate the knee, it also serves another supportive function.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
43. This muscle is very important in maintaining patellofemoral stability because of the
oblique attachment of its distal fibers to the superior medial patella.
A. Vastus lateralus
B. Bicep femoris
C. Rectus femoris
D. Vastus medialis
This portion of the vastus medialis is referred to as the vastus medialis obliquus.
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-5
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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44. To help isolate the vastus medialis and correct lateral tracking of the patella, rotate the
tibia _________ during extension with resistance.
A. internally
B. externally
C. 10 degrees
D. 45 degrees
The vastus medialis is strengthened by knee extensions, but the VMO is not really
emphasized until the last 10 to 20 degrees of knee extension.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
45. Stretching the quadriceps and IT band, as well as the tensor fasciae latae, can help balance
the pull of the
A. hamstrings.
B. quadriceps.
C. adductors.
D. abductors.
The vastus lateralis and the iliotibial tract work together to laterally pull the patella, causing
friction to the joint.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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46. Knee rotation can occur when the knee is in a(n)
A. extended position.
B. flexed position.
C. rotated position.
D. neutral position.
Knee rotation is brought about by the hamstring muscles. The biceps femoris externally
rotates the lower leg at the knee.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
47. To stretch the lower extremity, what should be used to assist?
A. Ankle weights
B. Rubber tubing
C. Rope
D. The arms
An 8-foot rope is helpful to assist in stretching.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-9
48. The hamstrings are typically weak at the
A. hip insertion.
B. knee insertion.
C. belly of the muscle.
D. certain fibers.
Resistance exercises for this area are not normally part of a fitness program.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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49. Stretching the biceps femoris at the proximal attachment is helpful to what condition?
A. Adductor pulls
B. Trochantaric bursitis
C. Sciatica
D. Knee bursitis
The biceps femoris is stretched by externally rotating the leg during hip flexion.
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
50. The popliteus attaches to what part of the knee?
A. Medial meniscus
B. Tibia
C. Fibula
D. Lateral meniscus
The popliteus assists in flexing the leg; when the leg is flexed, it will rotate the tibia inward.
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
Fill in the Blank Questions
51. Muscles should be released through ________________ before attempting resistance.
stretching
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-9
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52. Semitendinosus performs _______________ pelvic rotation.
posterior
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
53. The vastus lateralis muscle ___________ the lateral side of the knee.
braces
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
54. The short head of the biceps femoris originates on the _____________________.
linea aspera and outer condyloid ridge of the femur
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
55. The insertion for the biceps femoris is on the ______________ and the _____________.
lateral condyle of the tibia; head of the fibula
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-5
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56. The tops of the medial and lateral condyles are known as the _____________.
tibial plateaus
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
57. The patella is a(n) ______________ bone.
sesamoid
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
58. The distal end of the femur has rounded ends medially and laterally known as
___________________.
condyles (medial and lateral condyles)
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
59. The biceps femoris provides a(n) ___________ rotation of the knee.
external
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-6
Learning Outcome: 17-7
Learning Outcome: 17-8
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60. The knee joint is used for _____________ and for _______________.
locomotion; support or weight bearing
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
61. The femur articulates with the ____________ in the knee joint.
tibia
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
62. Because the patellar tendon spans from the patella to the tibial tuberosity, it is often
distinguished as a(n) _______________.
ligament
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
63. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments give _____________ to the knee joint.
static stability
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
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64. The patellofemoral joint is classified as a(n) ____________________ joint.
arthroidial
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
65. Contractions from the quadriceps and hamstrings provide ______________ for the knee
joint.
dynamic stability
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-7
66. The medial collateral ligament maintains medial stability by resisting __________ forces.
valgus
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
67. The medial collateral ligament's deeper fibers are attached to the ___________, which
may be affected by injuries to the ligament.
medial meniscus
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
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68. Due to the shape of the medial femoral condyle, the knee must ____________ to fully
extend.
externally rotate
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-3
Learning Outcome: 17-6
69. The lateral surface of the femur below the greater trochanter and upper half of the linea
aspera describes the origin of ____________________.
vastus lateralis
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
70. Vastus lateralis is _____________ to rectus femoris.
deep
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
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71. All the quadriceps attach to the ___________ via portions of the _______________.
tibial tuberosity; patellar tendon
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
72. The long head of the biceps femoris originates on the __________________.
ischial tuberosity
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
73. The short head of the biceps femoris originates on the ________________.
linea aspera
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-2
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
74. The popliteus performs flexion of the knee and ___________________.
internal rotation of the knee as it flexes
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
Learning Outcome: 17-6
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75. Connective tissue from the ____________________ binds the iliotibial tract on the lateral
femur.
vastus lateralis
Bloom's: Application
Bloom's: Comprehension
Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 17-1
Learning Outcome: 17-4
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