Chapter 8: Joints

The knees are the most susceptible joint for sports injury because of the reliance on nonarticular factors for joint stability. Although the knee can absorb vertical forces equal to seven times the body, it is vulnerable to lateral blows. Common knee injuries involve the 3 C’s, collateral ligaments, cruciate ligaments and cartilage (menisci). ................
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