Anatomy: The Knee

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Across
  1. 5. This ACL surgery uses the athletes own body to create a new ACL.
  2. 6. this tendon is actually a ligament, it originates at the inferior pole of the patella and attaches to the tibial tuberosity on the tibia.
  3. 7. Genu ____ is a deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards, also known as hyperextension.
  4. 12. These two ligaments are located inside the joint capsule and help keep the knee stable by limiting anterior and posterior translation.
  5. 15. This muscle group is located anterior on the thigh.
  6. 18. This bone is also known as 'knee cap'.
  7. 19. This disease is an adolescent inflammatory condition caused by rapid growth, increased strength of the quad, or both.
  8. 21. This syndrome affects the IT Band and the lateral condyle of the femur, as a result of repetitive flexion and extension of the knee joint.
  9. 22. These two ligaments help to keep the medial and lateral sides of the knee joint stable.
  10. 23. This is the largest bone in the body located in the thigh.
  11. 24. 78% of all ____ Cruciate Ligament Tears are non-contact.
Down
  1. 1. This structure connects bones to bones.
  2. 2. Patella ___ is when the patella sits in a more inferior position than normal when standing.
  3. 3. This tendon originates from the quad muscle and attaches to the superior pole of the patella.
  4. 4. Genu ____ the lower extremities turn inward, causing the appearance of the knees to be touching while the ankles remain apart.
  5. 8. Genu ____ is when the legs curve outward at the knees while the feet and ankles touch.
  6. 9. This is a fibrous cartilage pad found between body surfaces.
  7. 10. This is the surgical removal of the meniscus.
  8. 11. This muscle group is located posterior on the thigh.
  9. 13. This ACL surgery uses a cadaver for an ACL graft.
  10. 14. This bone is also referred to as the 'shin bone'.
  11. 16. This is a long thick band of connective tissue that stretches from the outer hip down to the knee.
  12. 17. Patella ___ is when the patella sits in a more superior position than normal when standing.
  13. 20. This is a rounded prominence at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.
  14. 21. This bone in the low leg only holds about 10% of the body weight.