Distractors
Adequate slack in the patellar tendon
Proper tension balance in the patellar retinaculum
Coordinated contraction of the quadriceps, pes anserine, and biceps femoris muscles
Key
Excessive tension from the iliotibial band
Question
In the column “Patellofemoral Joint,” author Christy Cael lists several things that contribute to proper patellar tracking. Which of these does not contribute to proper tracking?