Which structure is a stabilizer of the patella in the transverse plane?
a. Patellar tendon
b. Quadriceps tendon
c. Patellotibial ligaments
d. Iliotibial band
ANS: D
Many structures act to stabilize the patella in the transverse plane, including the iliotibial (IT) band laterally. Other structures include the extensor retinaculum, and patellofemoral ligaments. The other structures listed are longitudinal stabilizers of the patella.
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