What ligament can be palpated easily by placing the knee in 90° of flexion and externally rotating and abducting the hip?
A) MCL
B) Arcuate ligament
C) Anterior collateral ligament
D) LCL

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The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) can be palpated easily by placing the knee in 90° of flexion and externally rotating and abducting the hip, as this position puts tension on the LCL, making it more prominent and easier to feel.

What Ligament Can Be Palpated Easily by Placing the Knee