This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
Stability of knee joint depends mainly on? 
Select and explain. 
A. Bony configuration, B. Muscles, C. Ligaments, D. Tendons
C: Ligaments
Answer: C: Ligaments 
Explanation: In knee as well as other joints like interphalangeal, wrist and intervertebral joint stability mainly depends on ligaments. In ball and socket joint like hip, stability is provided by bony configuration. In very mobile shoulder joint main stabilizing structures are muscles. Menisci and tendons do not contribute significantly to stability.