Posterior cruciate ligament

Definition

The posterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) at the back of the knee. It prevents the tibia from moving backwards too far in relation to the femur.

Related terms

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): A crucial ligament within the knee that connects the femur to the tibia at the front, preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia.

Meniscus: A C-shaped piece of cartilage acting as a cushion between your femur and tibia to absorb shock and reduce friction during movement.

Synovial Joint: A type of joint that is surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule which helps in providing lubrication for almost frictionless movement between bones