Both the radial collateral ligament and lateral ulnar collateral ligament play important roles in preventing posterolateral rotational instability and either, or both, may be torn with this clinical presentation.
What does RCL stand for?
RCL stands for Radial Collateral Ligament (anatomy)
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The operation to repair a radial collateral ligament in his right thumb that was torn late last season was done in Phoenix by Dr.
It originates at the lateral epicondyle with the radial collateral ligament and inserts at the supinator crest of the ulna.
6,9,10) The radial collateral ligament, or lateral collateral ligament, has its origination at the lateral humerus at the midpoint of the trochlea and capitellum on the axis of rotation of the elbow.