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11cruciate ligament — n any of several more or less cross shaped ligaments: as a) either of two ligaments in the knee joint which cross each other from femur to tibia: (1) ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (2) POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT b) a complex ligament made up of the… …
12Cruciate ligament — Illustration of the ligaments of the knee, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments Cruciate ligaments (also cruciform ligaments) are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X.[1] They occur in several joints of the body, such as …
13Cruciate ligament, posterior — The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the… …
14Cruciate ligament of atlas — Ligament: Cruciate ligament of atlas Membrana tectoria, transverse, and alar ligaments. ( Transverse ligament and vertical portion visible intersecting at center.) Latin ligamentum cruciforme atlantis …
15Cruciate ligament, anterior — The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the… …
16cruciate ligament — /ˈkruʃiət lɪgəmənt/ (say kroohsheeuht liguhmuhnt) noun one of two major ligaments of the knee which connect the femur to the tibia and give stability to the knee, as either the anterior cruciate ligament, lying towards the front of the knee joint …
17cruciate ligament — noun Date: circa 1934 either of two ligaments in the knee joint which cross each other from femur to tibia; especially anterior cruciate ligament …
18Cruciate incision — A cruciate incision is a cross shaped (+) surgical cut made in skin or flesh. Categories: Medicine stubsSurgical techniques …
19cruciate ligaments — a pair (anterior and posterior) of ligaments inside each knee joint, which help to prevent excessive anteroposterior glide. Damage to the cruciate ligaments is a common sports injury, especially in football players …
20cruciate ligaments — a pair (anterior and posterior) of ligaments inside each knee joint, which help to prevent excessive anteroposterior glide. Damage to the cruciate ligaments is a common sports injury, especially in football players …
