Anterior Cruciate Ligament (also known as Cruciate Ligament, Anterior, Anterior Cruciate Ligaments): 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 int

NIH MeSH · D016118Anatomy

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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Common questions about Anterior Cruciate Ligament

What does Anterior Cruciate Ligament mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anterior Cruciate Ligament known by any other names?
Yes. Anterior Cruciate Ligament is also referred to as Cruciate Ligament, Anterior, Anterior Cruciate Ligaments, Cruciate Ligaments, Anterior, Ligament, Anterior Cruciate in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anterior Cruciate Ligament sit in the medical classification?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.513.514.100, A02.835.583.512.100, A10.165.669.514.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016118) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗