Knee and Popliteal Region Quiz

Knee and Popliteal Region Quiz 1. Which of the following is NOT a content of the popliteal fossa? A) Tibial nerve B) Popliteal vein C) Deep peroneal nerve D) Common fibular nerve 2. The popliteal fossa is bounded superolaterally by the: A) Biceps femoris B) Semitendinosus C) Semimembranosus D) Gastrocnemius 3. Which artery provides collateral circulation to the knee joint? A) Femoral artery B) Anterior tibial artery C) Popliteal artery D) Peroneal artery 4. True or False: The lesser saphenous vein is located superficially in the popliteal region. A) True B) False 5. Which ligament prevents excessive anterior translation of the tibia? A) PCL B) MCL C) ACL D) LCL 6. The fibular collateral ligament connects the femur to the: A) Patella B) Tibia C) Fibula D) Meniscus 7. True or False: The patella functions to reduce the angle of pull of the quadriceps. A) True B) False 8. Which ligament is directly attached to the medial meniscus? A) LCL B) ACL C) MCL D) PCL 9. True or False: The lateral meniscus is more commonly injured than the medial meniscus. A) True B) False 10. The "unhappy triad" injury involves all of the following EXCEPT: A) MCL B) LCL C) ACL D) Medial meniscus 11. Which test is used to assess for ACL rupture? A) Drawer test B) Pivot shift test C) Lachman test D) McMurray test 12. Which muscle helps unlock the knee joint by rotating the femur laterally on the tibia? A) Gastrocnemius B) Sartorius C) Popliteus D) Biceps femoris 13. True or False: Biceps femoris is involved in internal rotation of the knee. A) True B) False 14. Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the pes anserinus? A) Sartorius B) Semitendinosus C) Gracilis D) Semimembranosus 15. True or False: Diagnostic ultrasound uses ionizing radiation. A) True B) False 16. Which of the following is a benefit of ultrasound imaging? A) High bone penetration B) Portable and radiation-free C) High radiation output D) Best for detecting fractures 17. The posterior cruciate ligament prevents: A) Anterior translation of the tibia B) Hyperextension C) Posterior translation of the tibia D) Valgus stress 18. True or False: The arcuate popliteal ligament is located anteriorly. A) True B) False 19. True or False: Osteoarthritis of the knee typically affects young athletes. A) True B) False 20. A Baker's cyst is best described as: A) An infection in the knee joint B) A muscle tear behind the knee C) A fluid-filled sac behind the knee D) Bone spur in the knee 21. Genu valgum (knock-knees) is typically caused by wear on the: A) Medial compartment B) Lateral compartment C) Anterior compartment D) Posterior compartment 22. True or False: Bucket-handle tears are a type of meniscal tear. A) True B) False 23. The patellofemoral joint acts primarily as a: A) Weight-bearing surface B) Pulley for quadriceps C) Shock absorber D) Attachment site for ligaments 24. Which imaging modality is best for viewing soft tissue injuries in real-time? A) MRI B) CT C) Ultrasound D) X-ray 25. True or False: The tibiofemoral joint is classified as a hinge joint. A) True B) False 26. The oblique popliteal ligament resists: A) Hyperflexion B) Lateral rotation C) Hyperextension D) Anterior glide 27. True or False: The popliteus muscle inserts on the lateral condyle of the femur. A) True B) False 28. The quadriceps tendon inserts into the: A) Femoral condyles B) Patella C) Tibial tuberosity D) Gerdy's tubercle 29. True or False: Semitendinosus contributes to knee flexion and internal rotation. A) True B) False 30. Which muscle retracts the lateral meniscus during knee flexion? A) Gastrocnemius B) Popliteus C) Biceps femoris D) Vastus lateralis Answer Key 1. C) Deep peroneal nerve 2. A) Biceps femoris 3. C) Popliteal artery 4. A) True 5. C) ACL 6. C) Fibula