Define the neutral path of motion of the knee during flexion. What are the structures that define this motion, and what occurs when there are superimposed anterior-posterior shear forces or torques applied externally or from muscle action?
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The knee joint undergoes a complex gliding movement during flexion and extension, with slight rotation occurring during the last 30 degrees of extension. Show more…
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