a.
To determine: The direction in which tibia rotates during the last few degrees of knee extension.
Introduction: Tibia is the major bone present in the lower leg. It is the second largest bone in the body and forms the shin. It is also known as shinbone or shank bone.
b.
To determine: The reason why tibia rotates in the specific rotation during open chain.
Introduction: The rotational movement in which the segment, farther away from the body, is not fixed but remains free is known as open chain.
c.
To determine: The direction in which femur would rotate if the extension was happening in closed chain.
Introduction: Femur is the upper bone of the hind leg, present in the thigh region. Its head articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvic bone to form the hip joint.
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