A ligament in the knee that crosses from the underside of the femur (the thigh bone) to the top of the tibia (the bigger bone in the lower leg). Abbreviated ACL. Injuries to the ACL can occur in a number of situations, including sports, and can be quite serious, requiring surgery. The anterior cruciate ligaments, one on either side of the knee, are [..]

A ligament in the knee that that provides stability to the knee joint or Stifle joint. Known as the Cranial Cruciate Ligament in dogs and other animals

A strong Ligament of the knee that originates from the posteromedial portion of the lateral condyle of the Femur, passes anteriorly and inferiorly between the condyles, and attaches to the Depression [..]

A strong ligament of the knee that originates from the posteromedial portion of the lateral condyle of the femur, passes anteriorly and inferiorly between the condyles, and attaches to the depression [..]

a ligament that helps give the knee stability — one of the four main ligaments in the knee joint that connect to the shinbone and thighbone.

<anatomy> A ligament that stabilises the knee joint. <orthopaedics> A common type of knee sprain which involves injury to the anterior cruciate ligament. The knee with an anterior cruciate ligament injury will usually appear swollen and tender. Reconstruction of the ligament is possible using a fibreoptic procedure, known as arthroscopy [..]

The ligament located in the centre of the knee that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

the ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the

This is a ligament of the knee that is commonly injuries during twisting or deceleration of the knee.

A primary stabilizing ligament within the center of the knee joint that prevents hyperextension and excessive rotation of the joint. A complete tear of the ACL necessitating reconstruction could requi [..]