While Lucas and Omar were watching a football game, aplayer was penalized for “clipping,” meaning that he had hit anopposing player on the lateral knee, causing hyperabduction atthe knee joint. Lucas asked Omar what the big deal was about“clipping.” What joint is most at risk, and what kind of injuriescan occur if a player gets “clipped”?

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