What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?
A)Hold the patella in place on the femur
B)Hold the patella in place on the tibia
C)Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia
D)Limit the movement of the fibula on the femur
E)Limit the movement of the fibula on the tibia

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The cruciate ligaments in the knee joint limit the movement of the femur on the tibia. They provide stability and prevent the tibia from sliding forward or backward in relation to the femur.

What Is the Function of the Cruciate Ligaments in the Knee