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Disertacion de Ingles
Disertacion de Ingles
Disertacion de Ingles
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
It serves as a union between the thigh and the leg. Supports most of the weight of the
body in standing position.
It is composed of the joint action of the femur, tibia, patella and two fibrocartilaginous
discs that are the meniscus
It can mainly perform flexion and extension movements.
INJURIES
Sprain: One or more ligaments are stretched too much because of a twist or pull. Because
of this, the ligament may tear or rupture.
fractures: are commonly caused by an abnormal force, such as falling on the knee or a
sudden movement of rotation.
Dislocation of the knee joint: This is a rare lesion for which a great force must be exerted. It
is a serious injury and requires immediate medical attention.
Story
• last week I went to the gym and because I was so hurried and with so little time that I did
warm up before starting my exercises so when I started running on the machine I suffered
a break in my right knee which left me at rest for 1 week without any type of physical
activity.