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What joint provides the most protection to underlying structure?
The Synovial joints
How does kneecap help us in your movement?
In the knee joint you have synovial membrane. Medial co lateral and lateral co lateral ligaments. Inside the joint, you have anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. and medial and lateral menisci. These all are supported by knee cap. It help to keep the soft tissue of the knee in position and there by helps in movement of the joint.
What way is the knee joint poorly protected and thus especially vulnerable to injuries?
The knee joint is poorly protected because it is stabilized primarily by ligaments rather than thick muscles. This reliance on ligaments makes it vulnerable to injuries, such as ligament tears, especially during activities that involve quick direction changes or twisting motions. Additionally, the complexity and range of motion of the knee joint can also contribute to its vulnerability to injuries.
What does Cruciate ligaments in knee do?
cruciate ligaments (cruciatum), allowing a very large range of motion (extension and flexion) of knee
The joint in the middle of your leg?
knee
