A commonly injured ligament in the knee that under normal circumstances limits hyperextension of the knee and anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur is called the
A)oblique popliteal ligament
B)Achilles ligament
C)patellar ligament
D)transverse ligament of the menisci
E)anterior cruciate ligament

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is responsible for limiting hyperextension of the knee and anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur. The other ligaments listed either do not have this function or are not located in the knee joint.

A Commonly Injured Ligament in the Knee That Under Normal