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Ch.10- Knee Joint
Ch.10-Knee Joint
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Undergraduate 3
04/29/2009

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Term
The knee is the largest ___________ joint in the body.
Definition
diarthrodial
Term
Which condyle of the femur is larger?
Definition
Medial condyle
Term
What is the insertion point for the IT band and the Tensor Facsiae Latae?
Definition
Gerdy's Tubercle
Term
Origin of Rectus Femoris muscle
Definition
Pelvis. Inferior iliac spine
Term
Insertion of Rectus Femoris muscle
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Origin of Vastus Lateralis muscle
Definition
Superior Femur
Term
Insertion of Vastus Lateralis muscle
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Origin of Vastus Intermedius muscle
Definition
Upper 2/3 of femur
Term
Insertion of Vastus Intermedius muscle
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Origin of Vastus Medialis muscle
Definition
Femur. Entire length of linea aspera
Term
Insertion of Vastus Medialis muscle
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Origin of Biceps Femoris muscle
Definition
Long head: Pelvis. Ischial tuberosity.
Short head: linea aspera of femur
Term
Insertion of Biceps Femoris muscle
Definition
Lateral tibial condyle
Head of fibula
Term
Origin of Hamstring group muscles
Definition
Pelvis. Ischial tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of Semimembranosus and Semitendonosus muscle
Definition
Medial side of tibia
Term
Origin of Popliteus muscle
Definition
Lateral condyle of femur
Term
Insertion of Popliteus muscle
Definition
Upper medial surface of tibia
Term
What's the two-joint muscle that does extension of knee and flexion of hip?
Definition
Rectus Femoris
Term
Actions of the Popliteus muscle
Definition
Int. Rotation of knee
Flexion of knee
Term
Which muscle is the only external rotator of the hip and knee?
Definition
Biceps Femoris
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