A patient injured his medial meniscus and structures attached to the medial meniscus. Which of the following best describes additional structures that may be injured?
a. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), semimembranosus tendon, and quadriceps expansion
b. Lateral collateral ligament (LCL), semitendinosus tendon, and posterior meniscofemoral ligaments
c. Medial collateral ligament (MCL), semimembranosus tendon, and anterior cruciate ligament
d. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), semitendinosus tendon, and fibrous expansion from the popliteus
ANS: C
The medial meniscus has several attachments that make it more prone to injury. The medial collateral ligament, semimembranosus tendon, and anterior cruciate ligament all have fibers that directly connect to the medial meniscus.
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