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Causes Of Photopsia -migraine -posterior
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
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What Is It?
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are two tough bands of fibrous tissue inside the knee joint. These ligaments connect the thighbone (femur) and the large bone of the lower leg (tibia) at the knee joint. Together, the ACL and PCL bridge the inside of the knee joint, forming an "X" pattern that stabilizes the knee against front-to-back or back-to-front forces. In particular, the PCL prevents the lower leg from slipping too far back in...
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Posterior fossa tumor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Posterior fossa tumor is a type of brain tumor located in or near the bottom of the skull. Alternative Names Infratentorial brain... Read more »
Posterior tongue carcinoma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A posterior tongue carcinoma is a cancerous growth (tumor) located on the back (posterior) part of the tongue. See: Oral cancer Alternative... Read more »
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A posterior cruciate ligament injury is a partial or complete tearing or stretching of any part of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), which is... Read more »
Diagnosing Posterior Hip Pain in Athletes
Source: eOrthopod
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