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which ligament of the knee joint is responsible for locking the knee in…

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which ligament of the knee joint is responsible for locking the knee in the extended position? fibular collateral ligament patellar ligament popliteal ligament anterior cruciate ligament i dont know yet

Explanation:

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The popliteal ligament helps in locking the knee in the extended position by contributing to the knee - joint's stability mechanism. The fibular collateral ligament provides lateral stability, the patellar ligament is involved in knee extension but not in locking, and the anterior cruciate ligament prevents anterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur.

Answer:

C. Popliteal ligament