A volleyball player jumps to spike the ball and feels a pop as she goes up. When she comes down, she has lost the ability to plantar flex her foot. Which structure has she likely injured?

A. Her anterior-lateral patellar retinaculum
B. Her posterior cruciate ligament
C. Her anterior cruciate ligament
D. Her calcaneal (Achilles) tendon


Answer: D

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