Cruciate ligament - Wikipedia Cruciate ligaments occur in the knee of humans and other bipedal animals and the corresponding stifle of quadrupedal animals, and in the neck, fingers, and foot The cruciate ligaments of the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
ACL injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOS One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear Partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament are rare; most ACL injuries are complete or near complete tears
Knee Ligaments: What They Are, Anatomy Function - Cleveland Clinic Knee ligaments are bands of tissue that connect your thigh bone to your lower leg bones They can be classified into two main groups: collateral ligaments and cruciate ligaments Sprained and torn knee ligaments are common, especially among athletes They may be mild, requiring rest and simple treatment, to severe, requiring surgery
How ACL and PCL Knee Injuries Differ - Verywell Health Differences in Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are two major ligaments in the knee that work together to provide stability They are also common sites of serious tears, particularly in athletes
Cruciate ligament tears – causes, symptoms and treatment A cruciate ligament tear (cruciate ligament rupture) occurs when one of these ligaments in the knee is either partially or completely torn Falls and accidents can, of course, cause both ligaments to tear
What Does Cruciate Mean? | Understanding This Term Cruciate refers to structures that cross or intersect, commonly used in anatomy to describe ligaments in the knee The term “cruciate” derives from the Latin word “crux,” meaning “cross ” In various contexts, it signifies something that crosses or intersects