Question

football players often sustain lateral blows to the extended knee. which of the following is (are) damaged as a result? a) oblique popliteal and extracapsular ligaments b) tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament c) arcuate popliteal and the posterior cruciate ligaments d) suprapatellar ligament

Explanation:

A lateral blow to the extended knee often results in the injury of the tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament, which is known as the "unhappy triad" in knee - related sports injuries.

Answer:

B. tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament