Which of the following is NOT true of the knee joint?

A. The knee is a modified hinge joint.
B. The knee contains a lateral meniscus and a medial meniscus.
C. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is positioned so that it helps prevent hyperextension of the knee.
D. It contains a condylar joint between the patellar surface of the femur and the patella.
E. All of these are true of the knee joint.


Answer: D

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