SonoSim Knee
What is the structure identified by the indicator line in this accompanying image taken along the popliteal fossa, using a transverse posterior imaging approach? - ANSWER-
- None of the above
Knee sonography often involves identifying a recognizable anatomic landmark and tracing structures of interest from there. Typically, bones are good landmarks to use, as they are easy to identify with ultrasound. - ANSWER-A. True
Which of the following structures is identified by the indicator line in this transverse-view ultrasound image of the left posterior knee? - ANSWER-C. Tibial nerve
Which of the following muscles contributes towards the pes anserinus complex? - ANSWER-E. A and C only
Which of the following correctly characterizes posterior knee anatomy? - ANSWER-D. A and B
Which of the following statements regarding knee movements is correct? - ANSWER-E
- A and B only
Which structure can typically be sonographically visualized just deep (far-field) to the proximal segment of the lateral collateral ligament? - ANSWER-A - Popliteus Muscle
Which of the following correctly characterizes the knee ligaments? - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Which of the following correctly characterizes knee anatomy? - ANSWER-B. A synovial membrane lines the interior of much of the joint capsule
Articular cartilage can be found along which of the following? - ANSWER-E. All of the above
The fabella is typically identified with sonography within which of the following structures? - ANSWER-A. Lateral gastrocnemius myotendinous unit
Which of the following correctly characterizes the suprapatellar bursa? - ANSWER-D.All of the above
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