What Is the Function of the Tibial and Fibular Collateral

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the tibial and fibular collateral ligaments?

• A) stabilize the joint at full extension
• B) provide support to the front of the knee joint
• C) conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces
• D) reinforce the back of the knee joint
• E) reduce friction between the patella and other tissues

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The system for sensing the position and movement of individual body parts.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound, contributing to the process of hearing.

Cochlea

A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear through which sound waves trigger nerve impulses.

Eardrum Vibrations

The movements of the eardrum in response to sound waves, crucial for the process of hearing by transmitting vibrations to the inner ear.