The Major Purpose of the Medial Collateral Ligament Is

Multiple Choice

The major purpose of the medial collateral ligament is:

A) to prevent hyperextension of the knee.
B) to limit anterior translation of the tibia in non-weight bearing.
C) to prevent the knee from valgus and external rotating forces.
D) to work in conjunction with the thigh muscles to stabilize the knee joint.
E) to attach the medial meniscus to the femur and to allow the tibia to move on the meniscus inferiorly.