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Not true about anterior cruciate ligament -

A
It begins just behind the anterior horn of lateral meniscus on tibia
B
It is taut in extension
C
It provides proprioceptive inputs to knee
D
It is extrasynovial
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., It begins just behind the anterior horn of lateral meniscus on tibia Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)* ACL is one of the most important ligament of the knee joint.* ACL begins from anterior part of intercondylar area of tibia just behind the anterior horn of medial meniscus and runs upwards, backwards & laterally to attach the posterior part of medial surface of lateral condyle of femur.* Both Cruciate Ligaments are Intra articular, intra capsular and extrasynovial. * ACL provides antero-posterior stability and prevents anterior gliding of tibia on femur and prevents hyperextension.* ACL also provides proprioceptive function of knee joint.* ACL is taut during extension.

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