Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee?

A. The gracilis muscle
B. The biceps femoris muscle
C. The gluteus maximus muscle
D. The semimembranosus muscle


Answer: D

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