medial collateral ligament


medial collateral ligament

noun

Definition of MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT

: a ligament of the inner knee that connects medial parts of the femur and tibia and helps to stabilize the knee joint —called also MCL

First Known Use of MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT

1950

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