A person assumes a squat position to lift a heavy box. As the person assumes a fully upright position, the patella will move in two directions. Which of the following best describes the movement of the patella during this activity?
a. From lateral ? medial ? lateral and from cranial ? caudal
b. From medial ? lateral ? medial and from cranial ? caudal
c. From lateral ? medial ? lateral and from caudal ? cranial
d. From medial ? lateral ? medial and from caudal ? cranial
ANS: C
As the knee joint moves into an extended position, the patella will move superiorly. From a near fully flexed position, the patella will travel first laterally, then medially, to finally rest in a slightly lateral position from midline.
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