What Type of Excessive Motion Do Anterior Ligaments Resist

Question

What type of excessive motion do anterior ligaments resist?
A) abduction
B) adduction
C) extension
D) flexion

Accepted Answer

The anterior ligaments resist excessive motion in extension and flexion, which are movements that bring the joint into a more straightened or more bent position. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main anterior ligaments in the knee joint that provides this resistance.