Kinesiology test #5 for real

The femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee.

False

The lateral collateral ligament is more frequently injured than other knee joint ligaments.

False

The popliteus originates on the medial aspect of lateral femoral condyle.

False

30. Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament? a. Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing knee from being abducted b. Maintains medial stability by resisting varus forces or preventing knee from being abducted c. Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing knee from being adducted d. Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing knee from being flexed

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

43. The semimembranosus muscle is located ________ and performs ________ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

Answer D Posteriorly, extension

27. Which of the following is not correct regarding the knee joint proper? a. Also referred to as the tibiofemoral joint b. Classified as a ginglymus joint c. Sometimes referred to as trochoginglymus joint due to internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension d. Considered by some authorities to be a condyloid type joint Ans: c

Sometimes referred to as trochoginglymus joint due to internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension

36. Muscles that flex the knee include all of the following except? a. Biceps femoris b. Tensor fascia latae c. Sartorius d. Gracilis

Tensor fascia latae

21. As the knee approaches full extension the tibia must externally rotate approximately 10 degrees to achieve proper alignment of the tibial and femoral condyles.

True

21. For the pelvis to rotate a significant amount motion must occur in either the right hip, the left hip, the lumbar spine or some combination of these joints.

True

22. The femoral nerve innervates essentially all of the hip flexor muscles.

True

3. The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula.

True

29. Which of the following is not an action of the pectineus muscle? a. Abduction of the hip b. Adduction of the hip c. External rotation of the hip d. Flexion of the hip

a. Abduction of the hip

50. The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____. a. Extension b. Flexion c. Internal rotation d. External rotation

a. Extension

39. Agonist muscles during hip extension include all of the following except the? a. Sartorius b. Biceps Femoris c. Semitendinosus d. Semimembranosus

a. Sartorius

45. The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____. a. anterior cruciate ligament b. lateral collateral ligament c. medial collateral ligament d. posterior cruciate ligament

anterior cruciate ligament

46. In basketball and soccer injury to the ______ occurs much more commonly to females than to males. a. anterior cruciate ligament b. lateral collateral ligament c. medial collateral ligament d. posterior cruciate ligament

anterior cruciate ligament

32. The origin of the rectus femoris muscle is the anterior inferior iliac spine and the groove (posterior) above the _____. a. Ilium b. Acetabulum c. Fascia d. Linea aspera

b. Acetabulum

36. Agonist muscles during hip flexion include all of the following except? a. Psoas major b. Adductor magnus c. Rectus femoris d. Pectineus

b. Adductor magnus

27. Due to the adductor brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus all inserting in various locations on the linea aspera, a resulting movement that is facilitated when adducting the hip is ______. a. Extension b. External rotation c. Flexion d. Internal rotation

b. External rotation

30. Which of the following is considered to be an agonist muscle during hip external rotation? a. Semimembranosus b. Gluteus maximus c. Semitendinosus d. Rectus femoris

b. Gluteus maximus

38. The gluteus medius muscle is located ________ and performs ________ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

b. Laterally, abduction

48. The only uniarticular knee flexor is the _____. a. Biceps femoris b. Popliteus c. Semimembranosus d. Vastus intermedius

b. Popliteus

31. The iliopsoas muscle is located ______ and performs _______ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

c. Anteriorly, flexion

33. The pectineus muscle is located ______ and performs _____ of the hip joint. a. Medially, internal rotation b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

c. Anteriorly, flexion

35. The sartorius muscle is located _________ and performs _________ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

c. Anteriorly, flexion

38. The tibial division of the sciatic nerve innervates all of the following muscles except? a. Semitendinosus b. Semimembranosus c. Sartorius d. Biceps femoris

c. Sartorius

49. The pes anserinus tendinous expansion is comprised from the ______. a. Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinous b. Gracilis, semimembranosus, semitendinous c. Sartorius, semimembranosus, semitendinous d. Gracilis, sartorius, semitendinous

d. Gracilis, sartorius, semitendinous

34. The insertion of the iliopsoas muscle is the pectineal line and the _____ eminence, lesser trochanter of the femur, and the shaft just below. a. Pectineal b. Ilium c. Sacrum d. Iliopectineal

d. Iliopectineal

37. The biceps femoris muscle is located ________ and performs _______ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

d. Posteriorly, extension

33. Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group? a. Rectus femoris b. Vastus lateralis c. Vastus intermedius d. Vastus medius

d. Vastus medius

24. The most palpable point of the femur at the hip is the greater trochanter.

true

47. The Q angle is usually ____ or less for males and ___ or less for females. a. 20, 10 b. 10, 20 c. 15, 15 d. 15, 20

15, 20

39. Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis? a. All attach to the patella then to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon b. All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis c. Power may be measured by the vertical jump test d. Generally desired to be 25% to 33% stronger than hamstring group

All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis

12. The teres ligament is located superficially and slightly limits adduction.

False

15. Hip flexion is movement of the femur straight posteriorly toward the pelvis.

False

16. Anterior pelvic rotation is anterior movement of the upper pelvis where the iliac crest tilts forward in the transverse plane.

False

16. The lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to popliteus origin and inserts on the fibular head.

False

19. The semimembranosus inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle.

False

22. The semitendinosus is located laterally and internally rotates the knee.

False

23. Any muscle that is agonistic in hip extension can also contract to cause anterior pelvic rotation.

False

24. The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions during accelerating actions.

False

25. The hamstring muscles function as a decelerator of the knee when decreasing speed to change direction and especially when landing from a jump.

False

4. With the exception of the glenohumeral joint, the acetabular femoral joint is the least mobile joint of the body.

False

5. The patella is classified as an "irregular" bone because it is imbedded in the patellar tendon.

False

6. The acetabulum inserts into the femoral head to form the acetabular femoral joint.

False

7. The acetabular femoral joint is reinforced by an extremely weak ligamentous capsule and the stability of this joint is attributed to the surrounding musculature.

False

8. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are located on the outermost anterior and posterior surfaces of the knee joint.

False

8. The tibial nerve innervates both the gracilis and biceps femoris muscles.

False

9. The structural instability of the acetabular femoral joint makes this joint susceptible to subluxations and dislocations.

False

26. If desiring to emphasize work on the gluteus maximus during resisted hip extension exercises, the knee should be placed in _________. a. Extension b. External rotation c. Flexion d. Internal rotation

Flexion

28. The rectus femoris is more effective in hip flexion when the knee is in _________. a. Abduction b. Adduction c. Extension d. Flexion

Flexion

26. All of the following are key bony landmarks of the knee joint except? a. Superior & inferior patellar poles b. Tibial tuberosity c. Gerdy's condyle d. Medial & lateral femoral condyles

Gerdy's condyle

35. Which of the following is not true regarding the hamstring muscle group? a. Responsible for knee flexion b. Located in posterior compartment of thigh c. Consists of 3 separate muscles d. Provides static stability to the knee joint

Provides static stability to the knee joint

31. Which of the following is not true with respect to the synovial cavity? a. Supplies knee with synovial fluid b. Provides the knee with stability c. Lies under patella and between surfaces of tibia & femur d. Considered to be the "capsule of the knee"

Provides the knee with stability

44. Which of the following muscles internally rotates the knee? a. Semimembranosus b. Tensor fascia latae c. Vastus medialis d. Biceps femoris

Semimembranosus

40. Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability? a. Quads are particularly prone to atrophy when injuries occur b. May be developed by resisted knee extension activities from a seated position c. Functional weight bearing activities such as step-ups or squats are particularly useful for strengthening and endurance d. Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint

Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint

The vastus lateralis provides a _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically. a. inferolateral b. superior c. superolateral d. superomedial

superolateral

47. The insertion of the rectus femoris muscle is the _______ aspect of the patella and the patellar tendon to the tibial tuberosity. a. Superior b. Inferior c. Medial d. Lateral

A Superior

12. The semimembranosus inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle. Ans: False

False

49. When standing on the right foot and attempting to abduct the left hip as much as possible, which of the following will most likely result? a. Left lateral pelvic rotation b. Posterior pelvic rotation c. Right lateral pelvic rotation d. Right transverse pelvic rotation

Ans: c Right lateral pelvic rotation

48. The insertion of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is one-fourth of the way down the thigh into the iliotibial tract, which inserts onto Gerdy's tubercle of the ______ tibial condyle. a. Posterolateral b. Posteromedial c. Anteromedial d. Anterolateral

Ans: d Anterolateral

50. When sitting which of the following movements would most likely result in the process of attempting to flex the right hip? a. Left lateral pelvic rotation b. Anterior pelvic rotation c. Right lateral pelvic rotation d. Posterior pelvic rotation

Ans: d Posterior pelvic rotation

40. The origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is the anterior _______ and the surface of the ilium just below the crest. a. Iliac crest b. Ilium c. Acetabulum d. Lumbar

Answer A Iliac crest

45. The insertion of the _________ muscle is the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle. a. Semimembranosus b. Semitendinosus c. Rectus Femoris d. Sartorius

Answer A Semimembranosus

41. Which of the following is considered to be an agonist muscle during hip abduction? a. Sartorius b. Gluteus medius c. Rectus femoris d. Semitendinosus

Answer B Gluteus medius

44. The origin of the gluteus maximus muscle is the posterior one-fourth of the crest of the ilium, posterior surface of the sacrum and ________ near the ilium, and fascia of the lumbar area. a. Sacrum b. Acetabulum c. Coccyx d. Fascia

Answer C Coccyx

42. The origin of the _______ muscle is the lower borders of the transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5), inner surface of the ilium, sides of the bodies of the last thoracic vertebra (T12), all the lumbar vertebrae (L1-5), intervertebral fibrocartilages, and base of sacrum. a. Sartorius b. Rectus Femoris c. Tensor Fascia Latae d. Iliopsoas

Answer D Iliopsoas

46. Which of the following does not contribute to the relative stability of the acetabular femoral joint? a. Bony architecture b. Rich nervous innervation c. Strong ligaments d. Large supportive muscles

B Rich nervous innervation

37. The femoral nerve innervates all of the following muscles except? a. Biceps femoris b. Rectus femoris c. Vastus lateralis d. Vastus intermedius

Biceps femoris

42. Which of the following muscles externally rotates the knee? a. Semitendinosus b. Semimembranosus c. Vastus lateralis d. Biceps femoris

Biceps femoris

32. Which of the following is not true regarding the bursae of the knee? a. There are more than 10 bursae in and around knee b. Some bursae are connected to synovial cavity c. Bursae are composed mainly of fatty tissue d. Bursae absorb shock and/or reduce friction

Bursae are composed mainly of fatty tissue

28. Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint? a. Classified as an arthrodial type joint b. Hinge nature of patella on femoral condyles c. This joint lacks ligaments d. The joint is not commonly injured

Classified as an arthrodial type joint

34. Which of the following is not true regarding the quadriceps muscle group? a. Consists of 4 separate muscles b. Serve to extend the knee c. Covered by the vastus fascia d. Located in anterior compartment of the thigh

Covered by the vastus fascia

29. Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint? a. Forms cushions between bones b. Attached to tibia c. Deepens tibial fossa d. Decreases stability

Decreases stability

10. The iliofemoral or Y ligament is located posteriorly and prevents hyperextension.

False

7. The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.

True

9. All three of the vasti muscles of quadriceps originate on proximal femur and insert on patellar superior pole.

True

Articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia.

True

1. The knee joint is the largest joint in the body.

True

10. The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae inserts on Gerdy's condyle.

True

11. The pubofemoral ligament is located anteromedially and inferiorly and limits excessive extension and abduction.

True

11. The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus all insert just below the medial condyle on upper anteromedial tibial surface.

True

13. The biceps femoris inserts primarily on the head of the fibula.

True

13. The obturator nerve innervates both the adductor longus and gracilis muscles.

True

14. The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus all insert just below the medial condyle on upper anteromedial tibial surface.

True

15. The medial collateral ligament originates on the medial aspect of upper medial femoral condyle and inserts on medial tibial surface.

True

17. Normally, the hip joint can be abducted to approximately 35 degrees.

True

18. Functions of the acetabular femoral joint include weight bearing and locomotion

True

18. Tears in menisci can occur due both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running.

True

2. The two pelvic bones join to form the amphiarthrodial joint referred to as the symphysis pubis.

True

20. The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further.

True

20. The three biarticular hamstring muscles are innervated the tibial division of the sciatic nerve.

True

23. The semimembranosus is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee.

True

25. The right and left pelvis are joined together by the sacrum at the right and left sacroiliac joints.

True

3. The tibial nerve innervates both the semitendinosus and semimembranosus.

True

4. The lateral fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella.

True

5. The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension.

True

6. The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension.

True