Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 4CT
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) helps stabilize the knee joint. It is easily injured by hyperextension of the knee. How would you have to move your lower leg to cause a hyperextension injury?
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