THE KNEES

Study Questions 1. Name the bones of the knee, including two that actually form the joint and two that support the joint. 2. Name the three sets of ligaments and cartilage that support the knee, and describe what support they give. 3. Name the front thigh muscle group, with individual muscle names if possible. 4. Name the back thigh muscle group, with individual muscle names if possible. 5. What is the large lower leg muscle that flexes the knee? 6. What is a good basic alignment instruction for the knee in yoga poses? 7. Which types of poses require rotation in the knee, and what are some guidelines for safe practice of these poses? 8. Design a practice for knee health. What poses will you include and why?

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