Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 8 - Joints - Review Questions - Page 274: 16

Answer

The knee has been associated as a beauty due to its vital function; having strong muscles and lots of ligaments to hold things together. However, although important, the “beast” phrase comes in due to the meniscus being partially attached to the knee, ligaments that heal slowly, unprotected ligaments that are prone to injury, having only one capsule for three joints, and synovial fluid prone to leaks.

Work Step by Step

The knee has been associated as a beauty due to its vital function; having strong muscles and lots of ligaments to hold things together. However, although important, the “beast” phrase comes in due to the meniscus being partially attached to the knee, ligaments that heal slowly, unprotected ligaments that are prone to injury, having only one capsule for three joints, and synovial fluid prone to leaks.
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