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Choong Chang
on Dec 13, 2024
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A football player is tackled from the left side. At the same time his left leg is pinned in front of him by another player, and he injures his knee. Which ligament was likely damaged in this scenario?
A) Anterior cruciate ligament
B) Medial collateral ligament
C) Lateral collateral ligament
D) Posterior cruciate ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
A key ligament located inside the knee joint that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone, crucial for stabilizing the knee.
Lateral Collateral Ligament
A ligament located on the lateral (outer) side of the knee, providing stability to the outer knee joint.
- Examine the outcomes and consequences of damage to joints, emphasizing specific anatomical components such as ligaments and cartilage.
- Identify the significance of joint anatomy in the diagnosis and treatment of joint disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the outcomes and consequences of damage to joints, emphasizing specific anatomical components such as ligaments and cartilage.
- Identify the significance of joint anatomy in the diagnosis and treatment of joint disorders.
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