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What is the primary function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

  • To provide dynamic stability to the knee in multiple planes (correct)
  • To resist medial-lateral sliding between tibia and femur
  • To contribute to proprioception of the ankle
  • To resist forces in the hip joint
  • What is the blood supply to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

  • Medial genicular artery (correct)
  • Lateral genicular artery
  • Popliteal artery
  • Femoral artery
  • Which type of forces do the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments primarily resist?

  • Medial-lateral shear forces
  • Anterior-posterior shear forces (correct)
  • Compression forces
  • Torsional forces
  • What is the maximum force that the ACL can withstand before rupture?

    <p>1,800 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the location of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

    <p>They are located inside the knee joint capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in relation to sliding between the tibia and femur?

    <p>They restrain anterior-posterior sliding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forces do the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments resist in the knee joint?

    <p>Both anterior-posterior and medial-lateral forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies blood to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

    <p>Medial genicular artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the strength of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

    <p>They are strong and capable of withstanding large forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

    <p>Promoting medial-lateral sliding between tibia and femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the synovial membrane covering the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?

    <p>It covers the ligaments completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum force that the posterior cruciate ligament can withstand before rupture?

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