Cruciate ligament

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɑɹjuˈsiaɪeɪˈti ˈɫɪɡəmənt/

Cruciate ligament (noun)

  1. A strong band of tissue inside the knee that helps stop the shin from moving too far forward or backward.

Examples

  • The cruciate ligament helps keep the knee stable.
  • Doctors check the cruciate ligament after knee injuries.