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The Knee Joint Complex





1The primary function of the VMO could best be described as:
A)controlling hyperextension of the knee
B)controlling the medial alignment of the knee
C)controlling external rotation of the tibia
D)controlling the last 15 ° of knee extension


2The normal strength ratio of the VMO and VL in standing knee extension has been shown to be
A)1:1
B)2:1
C)1:2
D)3:1


3Peak patellofemoral contact stress per unit area during open chain knee extension would be expected to occur at:
A)35 ° of flexion
B)85 ° of flexion
C)65 ° of flexion
D)55 ° of flexion


4The safe range for performing closed chain exercises in the rehabilitation of the patellofemoral joint is:
A)90-50 °
B)120-90 °
C)0-45 °
D)45-90 °


5A plica is a residual synovial fold in the joint capsule.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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