Lateral Collateral Ligament

Summary Information: Lateral Collateral Ligament

Lateral Collateral Ligament: The lateral collateral ligament is one of the ligaments of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament consists of connective tissue, which attaches the femur to the fibula and helps to bind, protect and stabilize the knee joint.

Conditions that can afflict the lateral collateral ligament include dislocations, trauma, sprains, and ligament tears.

Closely Related Organs: Lateral Collateral Ligament

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Lateral Collateral Ligament:

• Anterior cruciate ligament
• Medial collateral ligament
• Posterior cruicate ligament
• Knee ligaments
• Femur
• Tibia
• Knee joint
• Ligaments
• Joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Lateral Collateral Ligament

The following conditions are related to the organ: Lateral Collateral Ligament:

• Trauma
• Sprains
• Dislocations
• Ligament tears

Other Names: Lateral Collateral Ligament

The following are other names for the organ: Lateral Collateral Ligament:

• LCL
• Fibular collateral ligament

Sub Parts: Lateral Collateral Ligament

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Lateral Collateral Ligament:

• Connective tissue
• Collagen
• Elastic fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Lateral Collateral Ligament

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Lateral Collateral Ligament:

• Knee deformity
• Knee swelling
• Knee redness and inflammation
• Decreased range of motion of knee
• Knee weakness

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Lateral Collateral Ligament: Related Topics

• Collateral Ligament
• Lateral
• Collateral
• Ligament

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