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Which test involves having the patient lie supine, and flexing their knee 90 degrees with their foot flat on
the table, while the examiner sits on their toes and pulls the tibia forward to check for anterior movement
that is indicative of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
1. Anterior drawer test
2. Ballottement test
3. McMurray test
4. Apley test
5. Lachman test
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The Anterior drawer test is used to check for ACL tears by assessing anterior movement of the tibia when the knee is flexed.


Explanation:

The test described, where the patient's knee is flexed 90 degrees and the tibia is pulled forward to check for anterior movement indicating an ACL tear, is known as the Anterior drawer test. This test is commonly used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint.


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