0 used to refer to any body structure that forms the shape of a cross, especially the ligaments of the knee: --
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is a common procedure.
He suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
However, a torn anterior cruciate ligament prevented him from playing for over a year.
He played thirty-three games of the 1987-1988 season before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and retiring from playing professionally.
She suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during that tour and underwent rehabilitation surgery.
As a sophomore, he started the first five games, before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
He suffered a cruciate ligament injury which ruled him out for the season after a blistering start.
He was given hardship discharge because of cruciate ligament surgery.
The semitendinosus tendon can be used in certain techniques for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
