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6 Cards in this Set
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What are the pure movements of the knee? |
Flexion
Extension
Some rotation |
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What muscles move the knee into flexion? |
Biceps femoris
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
assisted by: gracillus
sartorius
popliteus |
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what muscles move the knee into extension? |
Quadriceps femoris |
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What muscles move the knee into medial rotation? |
Sartorius
gracillus
semitendinosus
semimembranosus |
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What muscles move the knee into lateral rotation?
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biceps femoris
TFL |
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Why is it important that we look after the muscles of the knee joint?
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stability of the knee is founded upon the strength of the these muscles.
It is important that these muscles gain strength after injury, especially the quadriceps femoris. |
