PCL

What does PCL stand for?

Posterior cruciate ligament

An acronym for one of the four major ligaments in the human knee.

The PCL is located deep within the knee joint with the ACL. It attaches the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia with the medial condyle of the femur. PCL injuries are common among persons active in sports.

Example

I tore my PCL in the accident and now have to undergo intense rehab

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Updated January 14, 2015

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