The Ligaments That Protect the Alignment of the Femoral and Tibial

question 96

Multiple Choice

The ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly are called ________.

• A) cruciate ligaments
• B) patellar ligaments
• C) anterior ligaments
• D) tibial collateral ligaments

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