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The medial collateral ligament (or MCL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee.
In older literature, it is known as the tibial collateral ligament.
Injury
The MCL is the most commonly injured knee ligament. These injuries include tears, partial tears and overuse injury. Its integrity is tested by applying valgus stress.
See also
- Knee
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
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"Medial collateral ligament"