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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > ligaments > anterior cruciate ligament
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > ligaments > anterior cruciate ligament
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > ligaments > anterior cruciate ligament
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > connective tissues > ligaments > anterior cruciate ligament
Preferred Term:

anterior cruciate ligament

Definition:
A strong ligament of the knee that originates from the posteromedial portion of the lateral condyle of the femur, passes anteriorly and inferiorly between the condyles, and attaches to the depression in front of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
ligaments
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/204386
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