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Which two ligaments are crossed at the back? The cruciate ligaments
Which ligaments, located on the outside of the knee, are used for protection? the collateral ligaments
As the knee bends, this gives a sudden snap over the femur. the medial plica
Which tendon keeps the leg from twisting out when running? the popliteus tendon
Which ligament is part of he knee capsule? the arcuate ligament
Which ligament holds the patella? the patellar ligament
What is the main movement of the knee joint? flexion and extension
Which ligaments have to be loose to allow some rotation at the distal end of the femur? the cruciate and collateral ligaments
When are the cruciate and collateral ligaments loose? when the knee is bent
What grade of sprains stretch the ligament but don't tear the fibers? grade one sprains
Overuse of the knee can cause hyper_____. hyperextension
____ is when the knee joint refuses to completely straighten, and is due to torn ___. "Locking", cartilage
If no operation is necessary you are often recommended to use the Rice method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) as well as ____ ____. physical therapy
The knee is the _____ most injured joint in the body. second
The biceps femois, the semimembranosus, and the semitendinosus are all part of the _____, which is located on the back of the thigh. the hamstring
These muscles are located on the back of the calf. Gastrocnemius muscles
your lap comprises of these muscles. Quadriceps
A ___ is a cracked, broken, or shattered bone. fracture
the large bone in the thigh. the femur
the smaller shin bone. the fibula
the larger zshin bone. the tibia
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