An increased valgus position (genu valgus) of the knee will cause increased compressive forces on the ____________________ side of the tibiofemoral joint and place tensile forces on the ____________________ ligament
a. medial, medial collateral
b. medial, lateral collateral
c. lateral, medial collateral
d. lateral, lateral collateral
ANS: C
If the medial tibiofemoral angle is greater than 195 °, the condition is referred to as genu valgum. This condition will increase the compressive force on the lateral condyle while increasing the tensile stresses on the medial structures.
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