The mnemonic 'Michael' corresponds to which elbow ligament?

The mnemonic 'Michael' corresponds to which elbow ligament?

• A. LCL
• B. UCL
• C. Lateral collateral ligament
• D. MCL

Answer: (D)

The mnemonic Michael helps you remember the medial collateral ligament of the elbow. This ligament sits on the inner (medial) side of the elbow and resists valgus stress. In many sources it’s also called the ulnar collateral ligament, since it attaches to the ulna, but the mnemonic is used to cue the medial collateral ligament (MCL). So the best match is the medial collateral ligament. The other options describe the lateral side (LCL or lateral collateral ligament) or refer to the same ligament by a different name (UCL) rather than the medial one highlighted by the mnemonic.

The mnemonic Michael helps you remember the medial collateral ligament of the elbow. This ligament sits on the inner (medial) side of the elbow and resists valgus stress. In many sources it’s also called the ulnar collateral ligament, since it attaches to the ulna, but the mnemonic is used to cue the medial collateral ligament (MCL). So the best match is the medial collateral ligament. The other options describe the lateral side (LCL or lateral collateral ligament) or refer to the same ligament by a different name (UCL) rather than the medial one highlighted by the mnemonic.