The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle (analogous to the knee), based on its anatomical position, it is also referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament. ==Structure== The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur. Its prox...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_cruciate_ligament
(ACL) The ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone)
Found on
http://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/centers/orthopedic-ce
<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 art...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ACL) see cruciate ligaments of knee.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the ligament that extends from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the posterior part of the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the femur. Synonyms: ligamentum cruciatum anterius
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=49380
Anterior cruciate ligament: 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 ...
Found on
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2272
No exact match found.
