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  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Function, Anatomy & Diagram ...

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    The PCL can be injured by landing on it awkwardly, falling hard on a bent knee, or receiving a direct blow to a flexed knee. The posterior cruciate ligament may be rehabilitated through physical ...

  3. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury - Healthline

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    The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. The PCL runs along the back of the knee ...

  4. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury - WebMD

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    The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a ligament within the knee. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones. The PCL -- similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- connects ...

  5. Posterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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    The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a ligament in each knee of humans and various other animals. It works as a counterpart to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It connects the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur. This configuration allows the PCL to resist forces pushing the tibia posteriorly ...

  6. Posterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    The posterior cruciate ligament is located within the knee. Ligaments are sturdy bands of tissues that connect bones. Similar to the anterior cruciate ligament, the PCL connects the femur to the tibia. There are four different grades of classification in which medical doctor's classify a PCL injury: Grade I, the PCL has a slight tear.

  7. Knee Ligament Injuries: ACL, PCL, and More - WebMD

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    There are four ligaments in the knee that are prone to injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured knee ligament. It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. Posterior ...

  8. Omaha Storm Chasers - Wikipedia

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    Omaha joined the PCL, becoming one of the easternmost team in the circuit. [31] Though they did not qualify for the playoffs, two Royals outfielders were selected for league awards in the team's first PCL season: Chris Hatcher as the Most Valuable Player and Jeremy Giambi as Rookie of the Year .

  9. MCL Tears, Sprains, & Other Injuries: Symptoms & Treatment

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    MCL injuries hurt. Most people feel pain along the inside edge of the knee. You may also experience other symptoms of an MCL tear, such as: Your knee may swell. You may hear a pop when your knee ...