The reason that the knee is the most commonly injured joint in the body is because its articulating surfaces
a. lack congruency, making it a highly unstable joint that functions under extreme compression and torsion stresses.
b. are highly congruent, making it a highly stable joint that functions under extreme compression and torsion stresses.
c. lack congruency, making it a highly mobile joint that functions under extreme tensional and shearing stresses.
d. have a lot of cartilage, making it a highly cushioned joint that functions under extreme compression and torsion stresses.
a
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