Which of the following is a mechanism of injury that leaves the posterior cruciate ligament at greatest risk for injury?
A) Hyperextension of the knee
B) Falling with the knee bent and the foot dorsiflexed
C) Landing on the anterior aspect of the bent knee with the foot plantar flexed
D) A valgus stress with the knee fully extended

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The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is most at risk for injury when a force is applied to the anterior aspect of the bent knee while the foot is plantar flexed, as this mechanism directly applies pressure to the PCL, potentially causing it to stretch or tear.

Which of the Following Is a Mechanism of Injury That