Which of the following is true about posterior cruciate ligament: (A) Attached to lateral femoral condyle, (B) Intrasynol, (C) Prevents posterior dislocation of tibia, (D) Relaxed in full flexion
Answer is C. C i.e., Prevents posterior dislocation of tibiaThe synol lining of knee joint follows the capsule, except posteriorly where it is reflected forward around the front of cruciate ligaments, forming a common covering of both ligaments. Hence the cruciate ligaments are extra synol but intracapsular. These lie behind synol cavity & are not bathed in synol fluid.