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Lower Extremity questions Sophia Arias
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11th Grade
09/15/2014
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Term
What bone is the only floating structure in the lower extremity of the body?
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Patella
Term
What ligament prevents the tibia bone from moving foward?
 Definition
ACL
Term
What muscle allows the foot to flex?
 Definition
Hamstring
Term
What movement does the gastrocnemius allow in the foot?
 Definition
Plantar flexion
Term
What disc of cartilage acts as a shock absorber in the knee?
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Medial meniscus
Term
What structure connects bone to bone?
 Definition
Ligament
Term
What ligaments are located between the knee and form an X?
 Definition
ACL and PCL
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