Kin 325 1st Edition Lecture 6 Outline of Last Lecture I. Knee Joint-hinge joint-ligaments-menisci -joint capsule Outline of Current Lecture I. Last few concepts of the knee (short lecture)Current LectureKnee/Patella -Positioning helps create a vector of force and is an origin/insertion point for muscles and ligaments-A main function is to increase torqueAllowing muscles/ligaments to attach there helps with the flexion/extension of the leg. Depending on which muscles are activated, the leg will function differently -Spin: passive knee rotation-extension (locking of the knee joint) Femur rotates medially on the tibiaCenter of gravity is anterior to the joingLigaments stabilizeKnee is locked so it works as a bar/pendulum (different torque) These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Minimal amount of work in the position because you’re using the elastic properties of the leg
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