Most knee ligaments become taut upon extension of the joint, except for one. Which knee ligament becomes taut upon flexion of the joint, and prevents hyperflexion of the joint?

a. anterior cruciate ligament
b. posterior cruciate ligament
c. patellar ligament
d. tibial collateral ligament


b. posterior cruciate ligament

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