SM1 Unit 6 Knee

2. Originates on the ASIS and inserts on the Pes Anserine; Performs Hip Abduction
5. Cartilage discs that lie between the femur & tibia
7. Force or stress that is medial to lateral
11. Vastus medialis, rectus femoris, vastus intermedialis, vastus lateralis: Performs Knee Extension
12. Medial, distal end of the femur
16. Sacs Fluid filled structure that provides cushioning and or prevents friction
17. Knee joint
19. Upper end of the fibula
22. Tendinitis Overuse disorder characterized by quad weakness; tenderness and swelling. Usually seen in those that do a lot of jumping.
23. Force or stress that is lateral to medial
25. Long & slender muscle located on the medial side of the thigh; Originates in the groin & attaches on the Pes Anserine; Performs Hip Adduction
26. Prevents varus translation of the tibia
28. Articulation between the patella and femur
29. Bony prominence located on the anterior aspect of the upper end of the tibia; Patella tendon attaches here.

1. Prevents posterior translation of the tibia
3. Irritation or loosening of the patellar tendon at its attachment at the top anterior aspect of the tibia
4. Weight bearing bone of the lower leg.
6. Tendon Crosses the anterior aspect of the knee joint & inserts on the superior aspect of the tibia
8. Prevents valgus translation of the tibia
9. Prevents anterior translation of the tibia
10. Flat top portion of the tibia bone
13. Band Runs from Iliac to the Tibia; Performs Hip Abduction
14. Non-weight bearing bone of the lower leg; lateral bone
15. Lateral, distal end of the femur
18. Bone of the thigh
20. Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris; Performs Knee Flexion
21. Lack of stability in a joint; hypermobility; as a wider range of motion than normal
24. Sesamoid bone within the quad/patellar tendon
27. Tendon Found superior to the Patella; all quadricep muscles run toward the patella