patella comp Qs Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What joints make up the knee? | patellofemoral, femorotibial |
| Where does the ligamentum patellae attach? | tibial tuberosity |
| At what age does the patella form? | 3-5 years of age |
| How do the femoral condyles sit in relation to each other? | the medial condyle sits 5-7 degrees more inferior |
| What ligaments stabilize the knee joint? | posterior cruciate, anterior cruciate, tibial collateral, fibular collateral. |
| What are the attachment points for the posterior cruciate ligament? | medial condyle, posterior intercondylar area |
| What are the attachment points for the anterior cruciate ligament? | lateral condyle, anterior intercondylar area |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| What are the attachment points for the tibial collateral ligament? | medial femoral condyle, medial tibial condyle |
| What are the attachment points for the fibular collateral ligament? | lateral femoral condyle, lateral fibular head |
| What angle do the tibial plateaus sit at? | they slope posteriorly 10-20 degrees |
| How is the femur normally situated in the body? | it slants medially 5-15 degrees |
| What type of bone is the patella? | sesamoid |
| What is the name for the sesamoid bone occasionally found behind the knee? | flabella |
| Where does the patella form? | in the quadriceps femoris muscle |
| What is the name of the surface the patella articulates with on the femur? | patellar surface |
| Where does the patellar apex lie in relation to the knee joint space? | ½ inch superior |
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