Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

The anterior cruciate ligament has the function of stabilizing the knee joint. It supports rotational movements and forward movement. If the anterior cruciate ligament is torn, the knee becomes unstable. Furthermore, secondary damage can occur to the cartilage and menisci. What is an anterior cruciate ligament tear? Impacts of force can tear the cruciate ligament. … Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Rear cruciate ligament

The posterior cruciate ligament (Ligamentum cruciatum posterius) connects the thigh bone (femur) and tibia. The posterior cruciate ligament serves as part of the ligamentous apparatus of the knee to stabilize the knee joint (Articulatio genus). Like the ligament structures of all joints, the posterior cruciate ligament consists mainly of collagen fibers, i.e. connective tissue. Although … Rear cruciate ligament