Which of the following structures will resist a valgus stress to the elbow at 30 ° of flexion?
a. Interosseous membrane
b. Annular ligament
c. Medial collateral ligament
ANS: C
The medial collateral ligament is the primary restraint to valgus forces between 20 ° and 120 ° of elbow flexion.
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