Clinical Anatomy Correct Answer-Anatomical design allows for:
-increased mechanical efficiency of the quadriceps muscle group
-Protection of the anterior portion of the knee joint
-Absorption and transmission of the joint reaction forces
Vascularity determines ability to heal by: Correct Answer--Vascular
(red) zone
-Avascular (white) zone
-Pink (red-white) zone
Anatomical/True (Leg length discrepancy) Correct Answer-leg length
discrepancy from anatomic or structural change in the femur or lower
leg
Functional/Apparent (Leg length discrepancy) Correct Answer-legs are
of equal length, appear or "feel" shorter due to muscle imbalance,
femoral head alignment, hip arthritis
Normal Q angle for males and females Correct Answer-10 degrees
(males), 15 degrees (females)
Q-angle Correct Answer-created by measuring a line from the ASIS to te
center of patella, then from the tibia-tubercle to the center of patella
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