What is the joint primarily affected by overflexion of the mediolateral projection of the knee?

patellofemoral joint
femorotibial joint
distal tibiofibular joint
proximal tibiofibular joint


patellofemoral joint

Rationale: Overflexion of the mediolateral knee will cause the patella to pull in towards the distal femur and inferior towards the femorotibial joint.

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