Posterior cruciate ligament--true statement is:: (A) Attached to the lateral femoral condyle, (B) Intrasynol, (C) Prevents posterior dislocation of tibia, (D) Relaxed in full flexion
Answer is C. PCL prevents posterior gliding (subluxation) of tibia over femur. PCL (stouter ligamentous structure) PCL tests : Posterior drawer test Reverse pivot shift test Quadriceps active test