While Robert was running, he stepped into a pothole and he twisted his right ankle. A swelling appeared along the lateral side of this ankle. Which ligament was injured, and what movement resulted in the injury?

a. deltoid ligament, caused by overeversion of the foot
b. lateral ligament, caused by overeversion of the foot
c. deltoid ligament, caused by overinversion of the foot
d. lateral ligament, caused by overinversion of the foot


d. lateral ligament, caused by overinversion of the foot

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