What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?

A.   Hold the patella in place on the femur
B.   Hold the patella in place on the tibia
C.   Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia
D.   Limit the movement of the fibula on the femur
E.   Limit the movement of the fibula on the tibia


C

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Which number indicates the arrector pili muscle?

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The neuromuscular junction is found between which two structures?

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