medial collateral ligament
noun
plural medial collateral ligaments
1
: a ligament of the inner knee that connects medial parts of the femur and tibia and helps to stabilize the knee joint
… Barry Sanders, sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Thanksgiving, but the reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.—Peter King
called also MCL
2
: ulnar collateral ligament
… preliminary review of an MRI conducted yesterday on Williamson's injured right arm indicated he may have torn the reconstructed medial collateral ligament in his elbow …—Bob Hohler
called also MCL
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