The hamstring muscles function as a decelerator of the knee when decreasing speed to change direction and especially when landing from a jump.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Which condition exhibits "moon facies" as a characteristic symptom?

1. Myxedema 2. Graves's disease 3. Cushing's syndrome 4. Adrenal insufficiency

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Disability insurance pays the cost of medical care for disabling injuries.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In the context of the philosophical positions of the body, which of the following is true about the antinaturalistic view?

A. It held that physical education was a servant to the intellectual process. B. It was far more popular than the naturalistic view. C. It rejected the self-created world of pure thought in favor of the material world. D. It held the body in higher esteem than the mind.

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What are the structures in and around joints that connect bones and provide stability?

A. cartilage B. ligaments C. joint capsules D. tendons

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