Posterior Cruciate Ligament Collection

Anatomy of human knee joint

Human knee cutaway illustration
Cutaway illustration of human knee showing detailed side and front views

Detail of human knee showing insertion of arthroscopic instruments

Typical synovial joint

Detail of human knee showing arthroscopic surgical proceedures

Knee bones and ligaments, artwork C016 / 7012
Knee bones and ligaments. Artwork of a frontal view of the knee joint, showing bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The bones are the femur (thigh bone, top), patella (knee-cap, upper centre)

Knee bones and ligaments, artwork C016 / 7011
Knee bones and ligaments. Artwork of a frontal view of the knee joint, showing bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The bones are the femur (thigh bone, top), patella (knee-cap, upper centre)

Normal human knee, artwork
Normal human knee. Artwork showing the internal anatomy of a healthy human knee, with an inset (bottom) of the cartilage (grey) that covers the ends of the bones forming this joint

Damaged knee, artwork
Damaged knee. Artwork showing the internal anatomy of a damaged human knee, with an inset (bottom) of the cartilage (grey) that covers the ends of the bones forming this joint

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Exploring the intricacies of the human knee joint: The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), a crucial component of its complex anatomy, is depicted in this cutaway illustration. Located at the center of this typical synovial joint, the PCL is one of four major ligaments that provide stability and limit backward motion of the shinbone (tibia) in relation to the thighbone (femur). Arthroscopic procedures, as shown in these detailed images, can be used to diagnose and treat injuries to the PCL, such as those depicted in the damaged knee artwork. Understanding the anatomy of the knee and the role of the PCL is essential for both healthcare professionals and patients seeking to maintain optimal knee health.