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Please describe the strengths and weaknesses of the knee joint?
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Muscle/ligaments: Muscle gives u the strength u need to move and protect ur knee. Ligaments guide the motion and r injured when the muscles fail or the stress is 2 great for any muscle 2 help.
Answered 5/4/2013
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