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Why Does the Tibia Externally Rotate with Extension of the Knee

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Why does the tibia externally rotate with extension of the knee during the "screw-home" mechanism?


A) It occurs because the lateral femoral condyle is larger than the medial condyle.
B) It occurs because the medial femoral condyle is larger than the lateral condyle.
C) It occurs to unlock the knee.
D) It occurs to lock the knee.
E) It occurs to allow the anterior cruciate ligament to loosen.

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