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Knee Anatomy Quiz

by cummings.mathildePublished: August 20, 2025

The knee is a marvel of human anatomy, a complex joint that allows for a wide range of motion while bearing the weight of our bodies. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the knee’s structure, its components, and their functions. Sharpen your knowledge and see how much you really know about what makes your knees tick!
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Knee Anatomy Quiz
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1. Which bone is NOT part of the knee joint?
Consider the bones that directly interact with the knee joint.

Knee Anatomy Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which bone is NOT part of the knee joint?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Humerus

2. What is the main function of the meniscus in the knee?

Lubrication
Shock absorption
Muscle attachment
Blood supply

3. Which ligament is primarily responsible for preventing anterior displacement of the tibia?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

4. What type of joint is the knee classified as?

Ball and socket
Hinge
Pivot
Saddle

5. Which muscle group is primarily responsible for extending the knee?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Calf muscles
Gluteal muscles

6. What is the name of the fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in the knee joint?

Meniscus
Bursa
Synovium
Ligament

7. Which artery primarily supplies blood to the knee joint?

Femoral artery
Popliteal artery
Tibial artery
Peroneal artery

8. Which nerve is most commonly associated with knee reflex testing?

Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Tibial nerve
Common peroneal nerve

9. Which condition is characterized by the degeneration of knee cartilage?

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Bursitis

10. What is the name of the structure that connects the patella to the tibia?

Patellar tendon
Quadriceps tendon
ACL
PCL

11. Which ligament is located on the inner side of the knee?

ACL
PCL
MCL
LCL

12. What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in the knee?

Nourishment
Lubrication
Shock absorption
Muscle attachment

13. Which bone forms the kneecap?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella

14. Which ligament is most commonly injured in athletes?

ACL
PCL
MCL
LCL

15. Which part of the knee is most affected by patellar tendinitis?

Meniscus
Patellar tendon
ACL
MCL

16. Which structure provides cushioning between the femur and tibia?

Meniscus
Bursa
Synovium
Ligament

17. Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the knee?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Calf muscles
Gluteal muscles
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