Name
Pronunciation
(po-stir-E-or krO-shE-ate lig-a-ment)
Innervation
(1) Norkin, C. & Levangie, P.: Joint Structure & Function 2nd Edition, pp. 350
(2) Moore, K.L.: Clinically Orientated Anatomy 3rd Edition,
pp. 481, fig 5-93A/5-93B
pp. 483
(3) Gray, H: Gray's Anatomy 15th Edition,
pp. 164; 248
(4) Moore, K.L.: Clinically Orientated Anatomy 3rd Edition,
pp. 483
(5) Gray, H: Gray's Anatomy 15th Edition,
pp. 159; 248
Notes
The PCL runs superiorly & somewhat anteriorly from its posterior tibial origin to attach to the inner aspect of the medial femoral condyle. It is shorter & less oblique than the ACL. Like the ACL, its fascicles can be divided into an AMB & a PLB named by the tibial origin. (1)
The PCL is stronger, but shorter & less oblique in its direction, than the ACL (5).
It is in relation, in front, with the ACL; behind, with the capsular ligament (3).