Name

# Posterior Cruciate Ligament

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).