Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Also known asCruciate Ligament, Anterior · Anterior Cruciate Ligaments · Cruciate Ligaments, Anterior · Ligament, Anterior Cruciate · Ligaments, Anterior Cruciate · Anterior Cranial Cruciate Ligament · Cranial Cruciate Ligament · Cranial Cruciate Ligaments · Cruciate Ligament, Cranial · Cruciate Ligaments, Cranial · Ligament, Cranial Cruciate · Ligaments, Cranial Cruciate
Definition
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 in front of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia.
MeSH classification
- A02.513.514.100
- A02.835.583.512.100
- A10.165.669.514.100
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