What do the cruciate ligaments of the knee do?

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Linica Uday
May 6, 2017

The cruciate ligaments secure the stability in the knee in co operation with other ligaments, the menesci and the muscles.

Explanation:

Cruciate ligaments maintain not only the anteroposterior stability but also rotational and one plane medial or lateral stability together with the medial and lateral structures.

This pair of ligaments is arranged like the letter 'X'. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is positioned in the front and the posterior cruciate ligament at the back.

The ACL plays a part in maintaining anterior one plane stability and rotational stability of the knee. The posterior cruciate ligament plays a major role in maintaining both posterior one plane stability and rotational stability of the knee.

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