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The ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly are called what_______.
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Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joint are______.
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A&P Ch 6-9, Ch 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly are called what_______. | cruciate ligaments |
| Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joint are______. | rare because of the ligament reinforcement |
| Which ligament holds the radius to the ulna at the proximal end? | anular |
| Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex when tapped? | the patellar ligament |
| Football players often sustain lateral blows to the extended knee. Which ligaments are damaged as a result? | medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate |
| The cruciate ligaments of the knee_______. | prevent hyperextension of the knee |
| True or False: Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide of a range of motion as at the shoulder joint. | true |
| True or False: Cruciate ligaments are important ligaments that stabilize all ball-and-socket joints. | false |
| True or False: The gripping of the trochlear notch constitutes the "hinge" for the elbow joint. | true |
| True or False: The ligamentum teres represents a very important stabilizing ligament for the hip joint. | false |
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