What ligaments are below the knee?
What ligaments are below the knee? The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are found on the sides of your knee. Athletes who participate in direct contact sports like football or soccer are more likely to injure their collateral ligaments. How do you know if you tore a ligament or tendon in your knee? A loud pop or snap during the injury. Swelling within the first 24 hours after the injury. A feeling of looseness in the joint. Inability to put weight on the joint without pain, or any weight at all. What does an MCL tear...