ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260265217
Author: McKinley
Publisher: RENT MCG
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The function of the tibial and the fibular collateral ligaments in the knee joint and also describe which of the two is injured more frequently and why.

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The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint of the body. It is diarthroses, freely mobile joint of the body. It is a type of hinge joint but it is also capable of slight rotation and lateral gliding when the knee is flexed.

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