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
