Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include ________.
A) the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella
B) lateral and medial collateral ligaments preventing lateral or medial angular movements
C) cruciate ligaments, which help secure the articulating bones together
D) the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly

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The lateral and medial collateral ligaments prevent lateral or medial angular movements and provide stability to the knee joint. The patellar ligament and the cruciate ligaments are intracapsular ligaments, and the oblique popliteal ligament is not an extracapsular ligament.

Extracapsular Ligaments Stabilizing the Knee Include ________