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  2. Genu recurvatum - Wikipedia

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    Genu recurvatum is a deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards. In this deformity, excessive extension occurs in the tibiofemoral joint. Genu recurvatum is also called knee hyperextension and back knee. This deformity is more common in women [citation needed] and people with familial ligamentous laxity. [2]

  3. Patella - Wikipedia

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    The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. [1] The tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle attaches to the base of the patella., [ 1 ] with the vastus intermedius muscle attaching to the base itself, and the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis are attached to outer lateral and medial borders ...

  4. Riding boot - Wikipedia

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    Black English riding field boots. A riding boot is a boot made to be used for horse riding.The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider's foot when on the ground [citation needed] and has a distinct heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup.

  5. Knee - Wikipedia

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    The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...

  6. Combat boot - Wikipedia

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    Paratrooper – A boot exclusive to paratrooper units. It lacked the issue triple buckles (due to the hazard of hooking the parachute lines), and was slightly higher with extra shin-to-foot support and reinforced toe and heel. This was the general approach in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

  7. Foot pain? These podiatrist-approved Skechers have heel-to ...

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    These kicks, built for “right-out-of-the-box comfort,’ have a secret weapon you won’t find in many other fashion-forward footwear: memory foam from heel to toe.

  8. Thigh-high boots - Wikipedia

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    Many are constructed with zippers, but some are designed as pull-on boots. Heel heights vary, but most styles are either flat or have high heels greater than 3 inches (7.5 cm). Heel styles vary from metal spikes to chunky. Like other boots, they can also have platform soles. Thigh boots are considered by many to be erotic or kinky.

  9. Equine conformation - Wikipedia

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    Lack of abdominal development reduces overall strength of movement. Stamina is reduced, and the back is predisposed to injury. The horse is incapable of fluid, elastic stride, but is probably capable of ground-cover despite correct body carriage. Speed and jumping sports should be avoided until the muscles are developed. Good Depth of Back