Beginner Lateral Condyle of Femur Quiz

Q1. Where is the lateral condyle of the femur located?

• At the distal end of the fibula
• At the proximal end of the femur
• At the distal end of the femur
• At the proximal end of the tibia

Q2. Which bone articulates directly with the lateral femoral condyle at the tibiofemoral joint?

• Talus
• Fibula
• Tibia
• Patella only

Q3. Which joint includes the lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial condyle?

• Ankle joint
• Hip joint
• Knee joint
• Subtalar joint

Q4. What covers the articular surface of the lateral femoral condyle?

• Hyaline articular cartilage
• Periosteum over the articular surface
• Dense regular tendon
• Elastic cartilage

Q5. Which femoral condyle lies opposite the lateral femoral condyle?

• Greater trochanter
• Femoral head
• Medial femoral condyle
• Lateral tibial condyle

Q6. What separates the medial and lateral femoral condyles posteriorly?

• Obturator foramen
• Trochanteric fossa
• Intercondylar fossa
• Patellar surface

Q7. Which surface connects the femoral condyles anteriorly and articulates with the patella?

• Intertrochanteric crest
• Popliteal surface
• Patellar surface
• Linea aspera

Q8. Which structure lies superior to the lateral femoral condyle and is nonarticular?

• Medial malleolus
• Tibial tuberosity
• Lateral epicondyle
• Lesser trochanter

Q9. What is a major function of the lateral femoral condyle?

• Attachment of the Achilles tendon
• Formation of the hip socket
• Weight bearing and articulation at the knee
• Formation of the ankle mortise

Q10. During knee movement, the lateral femoral condyle primarily moves relative to which proximal tibial surface?

• Lateral tibial condyle
• Medial malleolus
• Fibular head
• Tibial tuberosity