Joints: practice question

A Anatomy question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anatomy · Joints

Sample item

Which ligament prevents posterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Posterior cruciate ligament

The posterior cruciate ligament resists posterior translation of the tibia, whereas the anterior cruciate ligament limits anterior tibial translation.

Option by option

  • A. Posterior cruciate ligament (correct)

    Correct: PCL stabilizes against posterior tibial displacement.

  • B. Patellar ligament

    Patellar ligament transmits quadriceps force to tibia.

  • C. Anterior cruciate ligament

    ACL primarily resists anterior tibial translation.

  • D. Medial collateral ligament

    MCL resists valgus stress at the knee.

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Questions about this Anatomy question

What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is A, Posterior cruciate ligament. The posterior cruciate ligament resists posterior translation of the tibia, whereas the anterior cruciate ligament limits anterior tibial translation.

Why is "Patellar ligament" not the answer?

Patellar ligament transmits quadriceps force to tibia.

Why is "Anterior cruciate ligament" not the answer?

ACL primarily resists anterior tibial translation.

Why is "Medial collateral ligament" not the answer?

MCL resists valgus stress at the knee.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Joints in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: PCL stabilizes against posterior tibial displacement.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Joints?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.