"Observations of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle In the Function of the K" by Mary Pat Murray
 

Date of Award

12-1956

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Medical

First Advisor

Walter Zeit

Second Advisor

Robert W. Boyle

Third Advisor

Peter L. Carnesale

Abstract

The knee joint, interposed between the two longest skeletal components of the human body, must provide both stability and mobility for optimum functional capacity. Being the great lengthener and shortener of the lower extremity, the knee joint requires a free excursion, particularly into extension. In addition, its weight-bearing role necessitates the strength not only to support the body in stance, but to withstand even greater forces encountered during the moments of propulsion and restraint in locomotion.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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