• withstand load bearing forces • increase contact area at the tibiofemoral joint • reduces stress at the joint surfaces • assist in movement of femoral condyle
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What is the name of this muscle, and what action does it perform?
Visible Body - Gluteus maximus; extension, lateral (external) rotation, abduction of the thigh at the hip joint
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What is the name of this bone? Is it the posterior or anterior side of the body? What is the name of the bone marking labelled number 14?
Tibia, anterior, tibial tuberosity
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What is the name of this bone? Is it from the right or left side of the body? What is the name of the bone marking labelled number 11?
Femur (distal end), left (anterior, patellar surface locates on lateral side); Patellar surface
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Name of the 2 highlighted ligaments and its function