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10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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The knee joint allows...
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flexion, extension, medial and lateral rotation
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medial _________________
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meniscus
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lateral ____________
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meniscus
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The menisci help to....
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provide stability, lubricate, absorb shock
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Prevents the knee form valgus and external rotating forces
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medial collateral ligament
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Prevent the knee from varus
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lateral collateral ligament
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Prevents anterior displacement of the tibia, also stabilizes against abnormal internal & external rotation
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anterior cruciate ligament
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prevents posterior displacement of the tibia, primary stabilizer of the knee.
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posterior cruciate ligament
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__________ tendon
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patellar
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_______________ tendon
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quadriceps
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