What is the Full form of MCL?

 MCL stands for “Medial Collateral Ligament”

The medial collateral ligament (MCL), or tibial collateral ligament (TCL), is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint in humans and other primates. Its primary function is to resist outward turning forces on the knee.

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a flat band of connective tissue that runs from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle of the tibia and is one of four major ligaments that supports the knee. MCL injuries often occur in sports, being the most common ligamentous injury of the knee, and 60% of skiing knee injuries involve the MCL)

Symptoms of MCL

• Pain along the inside edge of the knee
• Swelling
• A pop sound when the damage to the knee takes place
• Knee may lurch to the side.

Causes of MCL

• Knee is hit very hard
• Knee is suddenly pushed to the side