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Unit 8: The Lower Extremity — Final exam

Question 14 • Sports Medicine 1b

Bianca is worried that she injured a ligament in her knee at her volleyball game. Based on injury trends in athletics, which knee ligament is MOST likely to be injured?

Answer
A
the posterior cruciate
B
the transverse
C
the coronary
D
the anterior cruciate

Explanation

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the knee ligament most commonly injured in many athletic activities, including sports with jumping, pivoting, and sudden changes of direction such as volleyball. The posterior cruciate, transverse, and coronary ligaments are less commonly injured, so the best answer is the anterior cruciate.

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