For other uses, see Melbourne (disambiguation). Melbourne is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,673 at the 2000 census. The town is the county seat of Izard County, and home to the main campus of Ozarka College.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL or tibial collateral ligament) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint in humans and other primates.he medial collateral ligament (MCL or tibial collateral ligament) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint in humans and other primates.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury. The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, is commonly injured while participating in sports such as football, hockey, and skiing. When the leg is hit from the outside while the knee is bent, the knee tends to twist and buckle causing the MCL to over-stretch or tear.iagnosing MCL Injuries. To diagnose an MCL tear and the extent of damage that has occured, your doctor will perform a variety of assessments: 1  Palpation and Observation is often the first step in diagnosing. 2  The joint will be examined for swelling, bruising and deformities.