Allows rotation/twisting of the leg to place and position foot accurately Makes walking more efficient - just try walking without bending your knees and you'll see how much harder it is Acts with the ankle joint as a strong forward propeller of the body - particularly important when running ...
Anatomy of the epicondyles of the distal femur: MRI analysis of normal knees. J Arthroplasty. 2000;15:354-359.Griffin FM, Math K, Scuderi GR, Insall JN, Poilvache PL. Anatomy of the epicondyles of the distal femur--MRI analysis of normal knees. J Arthroplasty. 2000;15:354-9....
An understanding of the knee’s fundamental anatomy and biomechanics serves as the basis for the clinical examination, therapeutic indications, surgical approaches, and successful operative techniques. In this chapter, the clinically relevant aspects of
One reason doubtless lay in the fact that, by craning forward over his knees, he could see down the passage-way, through the porch, and across the grass-plot ...— Bressant • Julian Hawthorne Read full book for free! Words linked to "Anatomy" : man, mesial, concha, atrial, art...
The ligaments from the first 10 dissections were sent for histological analysis. Results: The ALL was found in all 20 knees. The femoral attachment of the ALL at the lateral epicondyle averaged 3.5 mm distal and 2.2 mm anterior to the attachment of the LCL. Two distal attachments were ...
is to ensure that the patient is comfortable and has emptied his or her bladder. Request the patient to lie down supine at about 30-45° angle with the knees slightly flexed. The patient’s arms should be at their side and not folded behind their head, as this tenses the abdominal wall...
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These small, round bones are commonly found in the tendons of the hands, knees, and feet. Sesamoid bones function to protect tendons from stress and wear. The patella, commonly referred to as the kneecap, is an example of a sesamoid bone....
When it comes to the upper leg muscles, adductors often get overlooked, but they’re a stealth power player. Their function seems simple: Squeeze your knees together andboom, you’re contracting your adductors. But adductors also contribute to hip flexion andextension— actions mainly performed...
Towards the end of the 20s, skirts became more narrow, and so short side slits which start at or below the knees became popular by way of practicality. By themid 1930s, the golden era of qipao, qipaos became floor-length, and side slits crept up to the thighs, creating a very sensua...