#1
Which ligament is often referred to as the 'footballer's knee' ligament due to its frequent injury in athletes?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
ExplanationACL frequently injured in football.
#2
Which ligament is commonly injured in a pivot shift injury of the knee?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
ExplanationACL commonly injured due to rotational instability.
#3
Which of the following is not a risk factor for knee ligament injuries?
Wearing proper protective gear
ExplanationProper gear reduces injury risk.
#4
Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose knee ligament injuries?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
ExplanationMRI provides detailed images for diagnosis.
#5
Which activity is most likely to cause an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
Car accidents
ExplanationPCL commonly injured in car crashes.
#6
What is the main function of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
Preventing anterior translation of the tibia on the femur
ExplanationPCL prevents frontward movement of tibia.
#7
Which ligament is most commonly injured during a lateral blow to the knee?
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
ExplanationLCL commonly injured with lateral force.
#8
Which ligament stabilizes the knee against varus stress (inward force on the knee)?
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
ExplanationMCL protects against inward knee force.
#9
Which ligament is commonly known as the 'unhappy triad' when injured along with the ACL and medial meniscus?
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
ExplanationMCL often injured with ACL & medial meniscus.
#10
Which ligament is commonly injured in a 'dashboard injury'?
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
ExplanationPCL injured in dashboard collisions.
#11
Which ligament is least commonly injured among the four primary ligaments of the knee?
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
ExplanationLCL least commonly injured of primary ligaments.
#12
Which ligament is most commonly injured in a 'clip tackle' during sports?
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
ExplanationMCL frequently injured in clip tackles.
#13
Which ligament is most commonly associated with a Segond fracture?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
ExplanationACL commonly linked to Segond fractures.