One of the menisci of the knee is often injured in a sprain of the knee because the: Anterior cruciate ligament is attached to the lateral meniscus Anterior cruciate ligament is attached to the medial meniscus Lateral collateral ligament is attached to the lateral meniscus Medial collateral ligament is attached to the medial meniscus Posterior cruciate ligament is attached to the lateral meniscus

Fill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.The two ligaments (anterior and posterior) serve to prevent displacement of the articulating surfaces of the knee joint.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhat is the role of the cruciate ligaments of the knee?Multiple choice question.To prevent displacement of the articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia.To anchor the patella in place.To provide shock absorption within the weight-bearing parts of the knee joint.To produce the synovial fluid that nourishes and lubricates structures within the knee joint.

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

Damage to a ligament results in which type of injury?Group of answer choicesStrainMyalgiaCrampsSprain

Fill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.Two of the ligaments that stabilize the knee joint are the collateral ligament and the collateral ligament.