medial collateral ligament (MCL)

Function

• stabilizes the knee from valgus forces

Structure

• the MCL is extracapsular

Pathology

• MCL tears are the most common knee ligament injuries

More general terms

• collateral ligament

More specific terms

• tibial collateral ligament (medial collateral ligament)
• ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow (medial collateral ligament)

Additional terms

• medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain/tear