Football players often sustain lateral blows to the extended knee. Which of the following is (are) damaged as a result?

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Lateral blows to the extended knee typically result in damage to the tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament. The arcuate popliteal and the posterior cruciate ligaments are more commonly damaged in hyperextension injuries, while the suprapatellar ligament and oblique popliteal and extracapsular ligaments are less commonly involved in knee injuries.

Football Players Often Sustain Lateral Blows to the Extended Knee