HSKN:: What are the functions of the knee ligaments?
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Introduction
If you've ever had a severe knee injury or read about one, you're likely familiar with an account...
Materials needed
For this activity you’ll need: The worksheet for this activity (either opened in a PDF viewer ...
Normal vs abnormal motions of the knee
To understand the functions of the knee ligaments, how they get injured, and how their injury wou...
Simulating ligament injuries through a knockout experiment
Now you're ready to knock out some ligaments. On page 2 of your activity worksheet you'll find a ...
Connecting knee ligament functions to knee injuries
Take a look at the table you completed table of knee ligament knockout experiments and outcomes f...
References cited
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