5. Sports Medicine MCQs

The posterior horn of the lateral meniscus is stabilized by two meniscofemoral ligaments. Which of the following describes the anatomical course of the Ligament of Wrisberg?

Which structure acts as the primary static restraint to valgus stress of the knee when tested at 30 degrees of flexion?

In reconstructing the posterolateral corner of the knee, anatomic placement of the femoral tunnels is critical to restore proper biomechanics. Which of the following best describes the femoral attachment of the popliteus tendon relative to the femoral attachment of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL)?

A 28-year-old volleyball player presents with isolated weakness of the infraspinatus and vague posterior shoulder pain. An MRI reveals a paralabral cyst. Where is the most likely location of the cyst and which nerve is affected?

Anatomic reconstruction of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee requires precise tunnel placement. The femoral footprint of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is situated in what position relative to the popliteus tendon insertion on the lateral femoral condyle?

A 34-year-old weightlifter presents with isolated infraspinatus atrophy and weakness, with completely preserved supraspinatus strength and bulk. An MRI is most likely to reveal a paralabral ganglion cyst compressing the suprascapular nerve at which of the following anatomic locations?

During an anatomic reconstruction of the posterolateral corner of the knee, the surgeon must accurately identify the femoral footprints of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) and the popliteus tendon (PT). On the lateral femoral epicondyle, what is the anatomic relationship of the PT insertion relative to the FCL origin?

A 28-year-old overhead athlete presents with chronic posterior shoulder pain and selective deltoid weakness. An MRI reveals an isolated paralabral cyst compressing the axillary nerve within the quadrilateral space. Which of the following muscles forms the superior border of this space?

During reconstruction of the posterolateral corner of the knee, a graft is placed at the anatomical femoral attachment of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL). Relative to the lateral epicondyle, where is the precise origin of the FCL?

A 29-year-old professional volleyball player presents with progressive weakness in external rotation of the shoulder. Examination reveals isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle, while the supraspinatus is clinically normal. Where is the most likely location of nerve entrapment?

A 28-year-old elite volleyball player presents with painless weakness in external rotation of the right shoulder. Physical examination reveals isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle with normal bulk of the supraspinatus. An MRI is most likely to show a paralabral cyst compressing a nerve at which of the following anatomical locations?

Anatomical femoral tunnel placement is critical during reconstruction of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee. Relative to the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) femoral attachment, where is the femoral footprint of the popliteus tendon located?

A 30-year-old athlete complains of vague lateral shoulder pain and weakness. Examination reveals isolated teres minor and deltoid atrophy. An MRI demonstrates a paralabral cyst within the quadrilateral space. Which muscle forms the superior boundary of this anatomical space?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) consists of two distinct functional bundles. Which of the following statements correctly describes the kinematic behavior of the anteromedial (AM) bundle?

A 24-year-old athlete sustains a multiligamentous knee injury with a severe posterolateral corner injury. During surgical reconstruction, the surgeon identifies the correct anatomical footprint for the fibular collateral ligament on the fibular head. This footprint is located in which anatomical relationship to the biceps femoris tendon?

A 32-year-old volleyball player presents with shoulder pain and isolated wasting of the infraspinatus muscle without supraspinatus involvement. An MRI is expected to show a paralabral cyst compressing a nerve at which of the following anatomic locations?

When establishing the 3-4 portal for wrist arthroscopy, the surgeon places the trocar between the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) and the extensor digitorum communis (EDC) tendons. Which of the following extensor compartments is immediately radial to this portal?

When reconstructing the posterolateral corner of the knee, anatomic placement of the popliteus tendon on the femur is critical. What is the normal anatomic relationship of the popliteus femoral attachment relative to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) attachment?

During surgical reconstruction of a multi-ligamentous knee injury, the surgeon must anatomically restore the posterolateral corner (PLC). When identifying the native femoral footprint of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) to place a graft, where is this attachment site located relative to the lateral femoral epicondyle?