Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

A) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
B) The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
C) The fibular (lateral) collateral ligament
D) The medial meniscus
E) The lateral meniscus

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

A crucial ligament in the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone and stabilizes the knee joint.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

A ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, stabilizing the knee joint.

Fibular Collateral Ligament

A ligament on the lateral side of the knee that connects the femur to the fibula, stabilizing the knee joint.