The (or ACL) is one of the four major
Ligament s of the
Knee .
It connects from a posterio-lateral part of the
Femur to an anterio-medial part of the
Tibia . These attachments allow it to resist forces pushing the tibia forward relative to the femur.
More specifically, it is attached to the depression in front of the
Intercondyloid Eminence of the tibia, being blended with the anterior extremity of the
Lateral Meniscus .
It passes up, backward, and laterally, and is fixed into the medial and back part of the
Lateral Condyle of the femur.
See Also: anterior cruciate ligament injury
The
Lachman Test is supported by most authorities to be the
most reliable and sensitive maneuver for the diagnosis of an ACL tear.
