cruciate ligament

noun

1. anatomy either of a pair of ligaments that cross each other in the knee, connecting the tibia and the femur

Example Sentences

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Hill tore multiple ligaments in the knee, including his anterior cruciate ligament, and will undergo reconstructive surgery Tuesday.

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The 28-year-old Arsenal forward has not played since January because of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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The goal-kicking Canada forward has been in outstanding form since returning to action following an anterior cruciate ligament injury in June 2024.

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Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni faces months on the sidelines after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury on his debut.

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However, the 23-year-old England international is not believed to have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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