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Essentials of Athletic Training Cover Image
Essentials of Athletic Training, 5/e
Daniel Arnheim
William Prentice, University of North Carolina
The Knee and Related Structures

Chapter 16 Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions



1

A soccer player sustains a blow to the medial aspect of the leg when the leg was plantar. What anatomical structure is most likely to be injured with this mechanism of injury?
A)anterior cruciate ligament
B)posterior cruciate ligament
C)medial collateral ligament
D)lateral collateral ligament
2

An athlete presents the following history:
The day before, a skier fell during a training run and twisted her knee. She experienced mild pain and was able to ambulate with a slight limp. She did not notice any swelling at this time. Today she complains of swelling, stiffness, and occasional locking of the knee joint. The athlete has probably sustained a/an:
A)meniscal tear
B)tibial fracture
C)anterior cruciate sprain
D)subluxation of the patella
3

An athlete suffering from a medial collateral sprain may also have injured what other structure?
A)lateral collateral ligament
B)gracilis muscle
C)posterior cruciate ligament
D)meniscus
4

What injury would be indicated given the following information?
* immediate swelling
* moderate pain
* positive anterior drawer sign with a soft endpoint
A)tear of the medial meniscus
B)grade 1 sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament
C)grade 2 sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament
D)grade 2 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament
5

What would be the best treatment for an athlete that presents with chronic medial joint line pain, quadriceps atrophy, intermittent giving away, and a positive McMurrays test?
A)immobilization followed by rehabilitation
B)referral to a doctor
C)get fitted for a prophylactic brace
D)immediately go to the hospital
6

The signs and symptoms of a meniscal tear and chrondromalacia patella may often appear similar. Which of the following conditions is indicative of both of these injuries?
A)locking of the knee
B)pain of the anterior knee with activity
C)pain of the lateral joint line
D)pain while performing a squat








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