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

The Ballon d'Or winner is set to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Arsenal in September.

From BBC

He didn’t just tear the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 2021 preseason game.

From Los Angeles Times

The hit also tore his lateral cruciate ligament, shredded the cartilage in his knee and tore the hamstring off the bone.

From Los Angeles Times

Returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury is Leia Edwards.

From Los Angeles Times

The former Ipswich and Bournemouth defender was making his first appearance in the competition, having only recently returned from 14 months out with a cruciate ligament injury.

From BBC