the knee

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what type of joint is the knee
modified hinge (2 condyloid joints)
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what movements are capable
flexion, extension, int/ext rotation
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what are the 3 primary articulation
medial/ lateral tibiofemoral, patellofemoral,
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what type of joint is the patellofemoral joint and where is it
saddle joint, sits in trochlea groove
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what is the effect of it
improves the efficiency of the quadriceps
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name the 4 ligaments of the knee
anterio and posterior cruciates, med/lat collaterals
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name 2 other stabilising components
bursae and menisci
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what movement is varus motion
knee adduction
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what do the cruciates prevent
anterior posterior sliding of the tibia
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where does the ITB band insert
lateral condyle of femur and lateral tuberosity of tibia
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what s patella tracking
patella movement of ~ 7cm inferior/superiorly
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vastus lateralis o
intertrochanteric line, inferior border of greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera
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i
lateral border of patella and patella tendon
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a
extension
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vastus intermedius o
upper 2/3 anterior surface of femur, linea aspera
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i
upper border of patella and patella tendon
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a
extension
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vastus medialis o
intertrochanteric line, medial lip of linea aspera
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i
medial border of patella and patella tendon
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a
extension
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rectus femoris o
anterior inferior iliac spine
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i
superior border of patella and patella tendon
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semimembranosis o
ischial tuberosity
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a
hip flexion, knee extension, medial rotation
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semitendinosis o
ishical tuberosity
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i
pes anserinus
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a
hip flexion, knee extension, medial rotation
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popliteus o (unlocks knee for flexion via medial rotation of tibia)
posterior surface of lateral condyle of femur
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i
upper posterior medial surface of tibia
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gastrocnemius o
medial head - popliteal surface, above medial condyle of femur. lateral head - lateral condyle and posterior surface of femur
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i
calcaneus
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a
knee and plantar flexion
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plantaris o
lateral supracondylar ridge of femur, oblique popliteal ligament
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calcaneus
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a
knee and plantar flexion
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