Accessory lateral collateral ligament

Ligamentum collaterale laterale accessorium cubiti

  • Acronym: ALCL

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The accessory lateral collateral ligament (ALCL) of the elbow is present in one-third of individuals have an accessory lateral collateral ligament. It runs from the annular ligament to the supinator crest of the ulna.

References

Acosta Batlle, J., Cerezal, L., López Parra, M.D. et al.The elbow: review of anatomy and common collateral ligament complex pathology using MRI. Insights Imaging10, 43 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0725-7