ligaments of the knee

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Last updated 10:34 PM on 10/14/26
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Extracapsular ligaments

support the knee

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

stabilizes lateral side​

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Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

stabilizes medial side

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Arcuate popliteal ligament (APL)

prevents hyperextension​

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Oblique popliteal ligament (OPL)

prevents hyperextension​

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

prevents anterior tibial movement (hyperextension)​

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)


prevents posterior tibial movement​

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Lateral Meniscus


distributes body weight​

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Medial Meniscus


distributes body weight​