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canine cruciate ligaments anatomy

by expert on February 15, 2016 category

The cranial cruciate ligament C lies within the stifle joint and links the femur to the tibia. The main function of the cruciate ligament is to prevent the tibia from shifting forwards whilst load bearing. The meniscus M is the fibrocartilage pad that acts as a shock absorber between the femur and the tibia

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