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A forceful blow to the medial side of the knee would most likely damage this ligamen

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A forceful blow to the medial side of the knee would most likely damage this ligamen

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The ligament most likely to be damaged by a forceful blow to the medial side of the knee is the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL). The MCL is located on the inner part of the knee, so it is particularly vulnerable to blows from the outer side of the knee.

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