Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include ________.
A) the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella
B) cruciate ligaments, which help secure the articulating bones together
C) fibular and tibial collateral ligaments, which prevent lateral or medial rotation
D) the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly

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The fibular and tibial collateral ligaments are extracapsular ligaments that prevent excessive medial or lateral rotation of the knee joint. The patellar ligament extends from the patella to the tibia and is not an extracapsular ligament. The cruciate ligaments are intracapsular ligaments that help secure the articulating bones together. The oblique popliteal ligament is an intrinsic ligament of the knee joint, not extracapsular.

Extracapsular Ligaments Stabilizing the Knee Include ________