Tag: ligaments
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Case Study: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
One of the best ways to help students understand anatomy is to connect body systems to real people. This Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Case Study introduces students to a teenage girl whose unusual flexibility turns out to be more than a talent. EDS is the result of a connective tissue disorder that affects the entire body.…
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Understanding Knee Anatomy with Coloring
The knee is a complex joint that allows us to walk, run, jump, and move with ease. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). Ligaments connect the bones are are essential for stability of the joint. In fact, common injuries to the knee occur in sports, such as a tear to…