Beginner Lateral Condyle of Femur Quiz

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

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

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

• Patella only
• Tibia
• Talus
• Fibula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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