The ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit themovement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly are called________.
A) cruciate ligaments
B) tibial collateral ligaments
C) patellar ligaments
D) anterior ligaments

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The cruciate ligaments, which include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly. The other choices, such as the tibial collateral ligaments, patellar ligaments, and anterior ligaments, do not have the same function of protecting the alignment and limiting movement in the same way as the cruciate ligaments.

The Ligaments That Protect the Alignment of the Femoral and Tibial