JR 101 Final [2026/2027] | UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Question and Answer | Step-by-Step
Solutions
• The anterior cruciate ligament in the knee -✓✓ originates on the lateral femoral
condyle and inserts on the anterior surface of the tibial plateau
• The medial femoral condyle is _________ and ___________ curved than the
lateral condyle. -✓✓ larger, more
• The posterior cruciate ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to posterior tibial
translation with respect to femur
• When we discuss "bone changes in form and function due to mechanical stresses
and the force of muscular tension places on it" we are discussing: -✓✓ Wolff's
Law
• Anatomical position denotes the patient standing, with
____________________________________________________. -✓✓ arms
extended at the sides/palms facing forward, toes slightly downward
• The main blood supply to the lower leg is _______________________. -✓✓
popliteal artery
• How many articulations exist within the knee joint (excluding the fibula)? -✓✓
three
,• T/F: the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group is to flex the knee -✓✓
false
• The flexible connective tissue found on joint surfaces which allows joint surfaces
to slide against one another is called: -✓✓ cartilage
• If a patient is lying face up on an operating table, he/she is in the
_________________ position. -✓✓ supine
• The sagittal plane divides the body into _______________________ halves: -✓✓
left and right
• T/F: the posterior cruciate ligament is extracapsular -✓✓ False
• T/F: the point of origin of a muscle is a location where a muscle can move -✓✓
false
• The largest joint of the human body is the -✓✓ knee
• The medial femoral condyle is _______________ and _________________
curved than the lateral condyle -✓✓ larger, more
• The lateral collateral ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to varus
angulation
• The fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones is: -✓✓
Ligament
, • Ipsilateral means: -✓✓ occurring on the same side of the body
• The ligaments in the knee can be divided into two groups: -✓✓
extracapsular/intraarticular
• The knee joint is a modified hinge joint that is also a _________________ joint. -
✓✓ synovial
• The anterior cruciate ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to anterior tibial
translation with respect to femur
• A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone
and is capable of withstanding tension is known as: -✓✓ tendon
• T/F: the patella serves as a fulcrum for the quadriceps muscles and provides a
mechanical advantage to help the quadriceps function more efficiently. -✓✓ true
• When referring to the bone anatomy of the knee, how many bones compromise
the knee? -✓✓ four
• Avascular necrosis means: -✓✓ death of bone related to lack of bone flow
• The main function of cortical (compact) bone is to provide _________________.
-✓✓ strength
Exam Question and Answer | Step-by-Step
Solutions
• The anterior cruciate ligament in the knee -✓✓ originates on the lateral femoral
condyle and inserts on the anterior surface of the tibial plateau
• The medial femoral condyle is _________ and ___________ curved than the
lateral condyle. -✓✓ larger, more
• The posterior cruciate ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to posterior tibial
translation with respect to femur
• When we discuss "bone changes in form and function due to mechanical stresses
and the force of muscular tension places on it" we are discussing: -✓✓ Wolff's
Law
• Anatomical position denotes the patient standing, with
____________________________________________________. -✓✓ arms
extended at the sides/palms facing forward, toes slightly downward
• The main blood supply to the lower leg is _______________________. -✓✓
popliteal artery
• How many articulations exist within the knee joint (excluding the fibula)? -✓✓
three
,• T/F: the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group is to flex the knee -✓✓
false
• The flexible connective tissue found on joint surfaces which allows joint surfaces
to slide against one another is called: -✓✓ cartilage
• If a patient is lying face up on an operating table, he/she is in the
_________________ position. -✓✓ supine
• The sagittal plane divides the body into _______________________ halves: -✓✓
left and right
• T/F: the posterior cruciate ligament is extracapsular -✓✓ False
• T/F: the point of origin of a muscle is a location where a muscle can move -✓✓
false
• The largest joint of the human body is the -✓✓ knee
• The medial femoral condyle is _______________ and _________________
curved than the lateral condyle -✓✓ larger, more
• The lateral collateral ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to varus
angulation
• The fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones is: -✓✓
Ligament
, • Ipsilateral means: -✓✓ occurring on the same side of the body
• The ligaments in the knee can be divided into two groups: -✓✓
extracapsular/intraarticular
• The knee joint is a modified hinge joint that is also a _________________ joint. -
✓✓ synovial
• The anterior cruciate ligament is responsible for: -✓✓ restraint to anterior tibial
translation with respect to femur
• A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone
and is capable of withstanding tension is known as: -✓✓ tendon
• T/F: the patella serves as a fulcrum for the quadriceps muscles and provides a
mechanical advantage to help the quadriceps function more efficiently. -✓✓ true
• When referring to the bone anatomy of the knee, how many bones compromise
the knee? -✓✓ four
• Avascular necrosis means: -✓✓ death of bone related to lack of bone flow
• The main function of cortical (compact) bone is to provide _________________.
-✓✓ strength
