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Anatomy is the study of body structure and function. It is also a science to understand biological and mechanical principles and processes. Biomechanical rules are applied to locomotion system. Amputation is the removal of a limb or appendage or outgrowth of the body. Disarticulation is the amputation through a joint. The portion of limb that remains after amputation is called as “residual limb”. The weight bearing from the inferior part of residual limb is impossible except disarticulations and partial foot amputations. Natural movements are accomplished by groups of muscles. The muscles are classified according to their actions: Prime movers, antogonists, fixators and synergists. The muscles that connect limbs to vertebral body are very important for amputee players. Latissimus dorsi muscle which covers from neck to gluteal area is a strong muscle for adduction, extension, medial rotation of the humerus. It is called as “climbing muscle”. In order to maintain hip stability and elevation of counter hempelvis, amputee players need strong hip abductors. The most important hip abductor is “gluteus medius”.
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