In the context of synovial plicae, which of the following statements is true of the infrapatellar plica?
A. It begins on the medial wall of the knee joint and extends downward to insert into the synovial tissue that covers the infrapatellar fat pad.
B. It is the least common plica but is most subject to injury.
C. It originates from the infrapatellar fat pad and extends superiorly in a fanlike manner.
D. It is associated with chondromalacia of the medial femoral condyle and patella.
Answer: C
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