anterior cruciate ligament


an·te·ri·or cru·ci·ate lig·a·ment

[TA] 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. Synonym(s): ligamentum cruciatum anterius

an·te·ri·or cru·ci·ate lig·a·ment

(an-tēr'ē-ŏr krū'shē-ăt lig'ă-mĕnt) [TA] 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.
Synonym(s): ligamentum cruciatum anterius [TA] .