quiz 7

As the knee approaches full extension, the tibia internally rotates 10 degrees to "screw home".

false

The menisci of the knee are attached to the femur and enhance stability by deepening the tibial fossa.

false

The patella/tibial tuberosity serves as the insertion point for the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis, but not the rectus femoris.

false

Which of the following muscle groups assist the anterior cruciate ligament?

hamstrings

Which action(s) is performed by all four quadriceps muscles

knee extension

The three vasti muscles of the quadriceps perform which action at the hip?

no movement

Which of the following quadriceps muscles is bi-articulate?

rectus femoris

The fibula serves as an attachment for many muscles and ligaments and is considered part of the knee joint.

true

the ischial tuberosity is the origin for all three hamstrings

true

Which of the following quadriceps muscles is the largest?

vastus lateralis

Which of the following ligaments is assisted by the quadriceps muscle group?

PCL

Which action(s) is performed by all three hamstring muscles?

B and C