Knee Ligament Quiz

Identify which knee ligament is responsible for each of the following movements. Helps keep the outside of your knee joint stable and prevents the knee from buckling outward.

Identify which knee ligament is responsible for each of the following movements. Controls backward movement of the tibia and helps prevent the knee from sliding backwards.

Identify which knee ligament is responsible for each of the following movements. Controls rotation and the forward movement of the tibia and helps prevent the knee from sliding forward.

Identify which knee ligament is responsible for each of the following movements. Helps keep the inside of your knee joint stable and prevents the leg from extending too far inward.

Identify which knee ligament is commonly injured by the following mechanisms. This type of tear may occur from coming to a quick stop with a directional change while running, pivoting, landing, or overextending the joint in either direction.

Identify which knee ligament is commonly injured by the following mechanisms. This type of tear is typically caused by getting struck in your knee or by bending or twisting the joint too forcefully.

Identify which knee ligament is commonly injured by the following mechanisms. This type of tear is typically caused by a direct blow to the inside of the knee.

Identify which knee ligament is commonly injured by the following mechanisms. This type of tear usually occurs by overextending the knee (hyperextension). This can happen if you land awkwardly after jumping.

Which two ligaments are on the sides of the knee? 

• ACL and PCL 
• MCL and LCL 
• MCL and ACL 
• ACL and LCL 

Ligaments connect:

• Bone to bone
• Muscle to bone
• Joint to joint
• Bone to joint