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Compared to the shoulder and hip joints in what way is the knee joint poorly protected and thus especially vulnerable to injuries?
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∙ 13y ago
Compare to the shoulder and hip joints, in what way is the knee joint poorly protected and thus, especiall vulnerable to injuries?
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∙ 13y ago
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What way is the knee joint poorly protected and thus especially vulnerable to injuries?
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