Kinesiology Ch. 9

Which of the following is not truw regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis

all are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis

The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the ...

anterior cruciate ligament

Which of the following muscles externally rotates the knee

biceps femoris

T/F the fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella

true

T/F the tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula

true

Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group

vastus medius

T/F articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia

true

T/F the biceps femoris inserts primarily onthe head of the fibula

true

T/F which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint

decreases stability

The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in

extension

T/F the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are located on the outermost anterior and posterior surfaces of the knee joint

false

T/F the femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee

false

T/F the hamstring muscles function as a decelerator of the knee when decreasing speed to change direction and especially when landing from a jump

false

Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament

maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing knee from being abducted

Which of the following is not true regarding the hamstring muscle group

provides static stability of the knee joint

The vastus lateralis provides a ... pull on the patella when contracting concentrically

superolateral