Anterior Cruciate Ligament

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ligament
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ACL
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:middle_genicular_artery
gptkbp:category anatomy
orthopedics
gptkbp:commonInjury sports injuries
gptkbp:connects femur
tibia
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
MRI
gptkbp:function stabilizes knee
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anterior Cruciate Ligament
gptkbp:injuries tear
gptkbp:innervates posterior articular nerve
gptkbp:insertion anterior intercondylar area of tibia
gptkbp:length approximately 38 mm
gptkbp:location gptkb:knee_joint
gptkbp:origin posteromedial aspect of lateral femoral condyle
gptkbp:prevention anterior translation of tibia
excessive rotation of knee
gptkbp:relatedTo lateral collateral ligament
medial collateral ligament
posterior cruciate ligament
gptkbp:scientificName ligamentum cruciatum anterius
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
gptkbp:width approximately 11 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Posterior_Cruciate_Ligament
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7