Cruciate
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Cruciate
Cruciate (pronounced: kroo-shee-it) is a term used in medical science to describe something arranged in a cross or arranged diagonally. The term is derived from the Latin word "cruciatus", which means "cross-shaped".
Etymology
The term "cruciate" is derived from the Latin word "cruciatus", which means "cross-shaped". This term is often used to describe certain structures in the human body that are arranged in a cross-like pattern.
Related Terms
- Cruciate ligament: A pair of ligaments in the knee that cross each other, forming an "X" shape. There are two cruciate ligaments in the human knee: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): One of the two cruciate ligaments in the knee. The ACL is located in the center of the knee joint and is responsible for preventing the tibia (shin bone) from sliding out in front of the femur (thigh bone).
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL): The other cruciate ligament in the knee. The PCL is located just behind the ACL and prevents the tibia from sliding backwards under the femur.
- Cruciate anastomosis: A network of arteries near the knee that form a cross-like pattern. This anastomosis provides collateral circulation to the leg.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cruciate
- Wikipedia's article - Cruciate
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