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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is thinner and Weaker than the Posterior Cruciate ligament.

Both ligaments are found in the Knee as they criss cross to make an "X" shape holding the femur and the Tibia together. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is often injured in sports activities.

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How do you spell cruciate ligament?

That is the correct spelling of "cruciate ligament." The ligaments of the knee include: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) medial collateral ligament (MCL) fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (LCL)


Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?

The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.


What abbreviation describes the anterior cruciate ligament?

The abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament is ACL.


Anterior where is the cruciate ligament located on human body?

The cruciate ligaments are located in the knee joint. There are two cruciate ligaments - the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) - which are situated within the knee joint and play a crucial role in stabilizing the knee during movement.


Is Anterior cruciate ligament capitalized?

Not unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.


What are the knee ligaments name's?

Medial Collateral Ligament - Liimits sideways motion Lateral Collateral Ligament - Also limits sideways motion Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Limits rotation and forward motion of the tibia. Posterior Cruciate ligament - limits the backwards motion of the knee. Patellar Ligament - attaches the kneecap to the tibia


Which ligament in the knee is damaged in extension?

medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate


What ligament of the knee is intracapsular?

cruciate ligaments


Where would you find the Anterior Cruciate Ligament?

In the Knee


What does the A in ACL stand for?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)


What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?

The name of the ligament is the "anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)".


ACL stands for?

ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament