3. What muscle is the primary shock absorber and absorbs close to 3.5 times as m

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3. What muscle is the primary shock absorber and absorbs close to 3.5 times as much energy as it produces during the stance phase of running gait? a. Hamstrings b. Gastrocnemius c. Quadriceps d. Gluteus maximus 4. What kind of runner is at an increased risk for foot stress fractures? a. Forefoot striker b. Heel striker C. Mid-foot striker d. Whole foot striker 5. When running on curves, which lane is the most stressful on the body? a. b. c. d. Inner lane Middle lane Outer lane Lane position has no affect on forces acting on the body

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3- hamstring

Note - the muscle hamstring has a major role in shock absorbing property , whenever we walk or jump the muscle in the legs absorb the amount of force during each step and resuce thebshock reaching out the whole body .

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