anterior cruciate ligament

noun

: a cruciate ligament of each knee that attaches the front of the tibia with the back of the femur and functions especially to prevent hyperextension of the knee and is subject to injury especially by tearing

called also ACL

Examples of anterior cruciate ligament in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Argentina international is out of favour with Unai Emery following his return from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) which kept him out for the entire 2023-24 campaign. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025

For instance, research highlights that female athletes are disproportionately prone to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries—up to eight times more likely than their male counterparts. —Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

About one third of all alpine ski injuries occur in the knee, with the majority impacting the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), according to a 2020 study published in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. —Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2025

Following the confirmation of Gabriel Jesus’ anterior cruciate ligament, their title prospects are on a bit of a wing and a prayer. —Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

anterior cruciate ligament

noun

: a cruciate ligament of each knee that is attached in front to the more medial aspect of the tibia, that passes upward, backward, and laterally through the middle of the knee crossing the posterior cruciate ligament to attach to the femur, that functions to prevent hyperextension of the knee and to keep the tibia from sliding forward in relation to the femur, and that is subject to sports injury especially by tearing

called also ACL