During closed kinetic chain knee extension, the menisci are pushed ____________________ by the femoral condyles and pulled anteriorly by ____________________

a. posteriorly, semimembranosus muscle
b. posteriorly, gracilis muscle
c. anteriorly, quadriceps expansion and patellofemoral ligament
d. anteriorly, popliteus muscle and coronary ligaments


ANS: C
The menisci follow the roll of the femur during closed kinetic chain activities. The femoral condyles help to push the meniscus forward, and they are pulled anteriorly by their attachments to the quadriceps expansion and patellofemoral ligaments.

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