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Unit 8: The Lower Extremity — Final exam

Question 31 • Sports Medicine 1b

Colton tore his ACL. What MOST likely caused this injury?

Answer
A
He ran too often on a hard surface.
B
He bent his toe under while jogging.
C
He jumped up and landed on his knee.
D
He planted his foot and twisted his body.

Explanation

ACL tears commonly occur when the knee twists suddenly while the foot is planted and cannot move with the body. Colton most likely planted his foot and twisted his body, choice D. Landing directly on the knee can cause other injuries, but the twisting motion is a classic cause of an ACL tear.

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