Dismiss Modal

Fitness

What Do You Know About Knee Injury?

Choose a preferred language

Your knees are complex joints. That makes them vulnerable to injury. Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play. Test your knowledge of knees by taking this quiz.

1. Ligaments connect muscles to bones.


2. The knee has 7 ligaments.


3. You may hear a popping sound when a knee ligament is injured.


4. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is most often injured by lifting something heavy.


5. Which test is not used to diagnose a knee ligament injury?



6. A knee ligament can be repaired with a surgery called:




7. The ACL can be rebuilt with a piece of your own knee or leg tendon.


Author: Floria, Barbara

© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Related Articles
Read article
Orthopedics
What Do You Know About Osteoarthritis?

Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, by taking this quiz.

Read article
Orthopedics
Joint Replacement: Preventing Blood Clots

Watch this video to learn how physical activity and medication can help prevent the development of dangerous blood clots.

Read article
Orthopedics
Muscle Strain in the Extremities

A muscle strain is a stretching and tearing of muscle fibers.

Read article
Orthopedics
Stress Fracture

A stress fracture is a very small, fine break in a bone. They often occur in the bones of the lower legs and feet.They are common in high-impact sports.