A knee ligament that helps prevent posterior displacement of the tibia.
What it means
A knee ligament that helps prevent posterior displacement of the tibia.
Clinical context
PCL is commonly used in Musculoskeletal anatomy, Orthopaedics. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.
Learning note
Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.