Movements the LE ligaments restrict

Question 1

Limits extension of the femur

Answer 1

Iliofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament

Question 2

Limits external rotation of the femur

Answer 2

Iliofemoral ligament

Question 3

Limits abduction of the femur

Answer 3

Pubofemoral ligament

Question 4

Stabilizes the tibiofibular joint

Answer 4

Medial collateral ligament of the knee
Lateral collateral ligament of the knee

Question 5

Resists valgus force at the tibiofemoral joint

Answer 5

Medial collateral ligament of the knee

Question 6

Resists varus force at the tibiofemoral joint

Answer 6

Lateral collateral ligament of the knee

Question 7

Resists anterior translation of the tibia on the femur

Answer 7

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 8

Resists posterior translation of the tibia on the femur

Answer 8

Posterior cruciate ligament

Question 9

Resists knee flexion

Answer 9

Patellar ligament

Question 10

Limits patellar lateral displacement

Answer 10

Medial patellofemoral ligament

Question 11

Resists eversion

Answer 11

Deltoid ligament

Question 12

Restricts talocrural inversion

Answer 12

Posterior talofibular ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament

Question 13

Resists subtalar/calcaneal inversion

Answer 13

Calcaneofibular

Question 14

Resists anterior translation of the talus on the mortise

Answer 14

Anterior talofibular ligament

Question 15

Supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot

Answer 15

Spring ligament