anterior cruciate ligament; ligamentum cruciatum anterius (ACL)

Introduction

Ligament that extends from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the posterior part to the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the femur.

More general terms

• ligament

Additional terms

• anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] tear
• anterior drawer test
• Lachman test
• pivot shift test

Component of

• knee