Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Anatomy and Biomechanics

Autores

  • Maristela Prado e Silva Nazario Cuiabá Institute of Education and Culture. MT, Brazil.
  • Juliana Santi Sagin Pinto Bergamim Cuiabá Institute of Education and Culture. MT, Brazil.
  • Mara Lilian Soares Nasrala University of Cuiabá, Physiotherapy Course. MT, Brazil.
  • Elias Nasrala Neto University of Cuiabá, Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Environment and Health. MT, Brazil.
  • Lilian Assunção Felippe Anhanguera University Center of Campo Grande.MS.
  • Ariane Hidalgo Mansano Pletsch University of Cuiabá. Cuiabá - MT, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17921/2447-8938.2019v21n2p166-169

Resumo

Abstract

The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a unique structure and one of the most important ligaments for knee stability, serving as primary restriction for the anterior tibial translation on the femur and secondary restriction  to the knee external and internal rotation  that is not sustaining weight. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the anatomy and biomechanics of anterior cruciate ligament as well as demonstrate the importance of the anterior cruciate ligament in the stability of the tibial-femoral joint. Literature review was performed using the data bases Scielo, Pubmed and  Lilacs  having as descriptors: "Anterior Cruciate Ligament", "LCA", "Anatomy" and "biomechanics" from the year 2008 to 2018. The LCA stability for the femorotibial joint and realization of the movement amplitude  are in the ability of the  anteromedial and posterolateral bands of the same in absorbing  the entire load and traction of the joint when in antagonistic movements of the knee flexion and extension, favoring the stability of the tibial-femoral joint.

 

Keywords: Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Anatomy. Knee.

 

Resumo

O Ligamento Cruzado Anterior (LCA) é uma estrutura única e um dos mais importantes ligamentos para a estabilidade do joelho, servindo como restrição primária para a translação anterior da tíbia relativa ao fêmur e restrição secundária à rotação externa e interna do joelho que não está sustentando peso. Este estudo teve como objetivo demonstrar a anatomia e a biomecânica do ligamento cruzado anterior bem como demonstrar a importância do ligamento cruzado anterior na estabilidade da articulação tíbio-femoral. Foi realizado revisão da literatura usando as bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs e Pubmed tendo como descritores: “Ligamento Cruzado Anterior”, “LCA”, “Anatomia” e “biomecânica” a partir do ano de 2008 a 2018. A estabilidade do LCA para a articulação femorotibial e realização da amplitude de movimento estão na capacidade das bandas ântero-medial e póstero-lateral do mesmo em absorver toda a carga e tração da articulação quando em movimentos antagônicos de extensão e flexão do joelho, favorecendo na estabilidade da articulação tíbio-femoral.

 

Palavras-chave: Ligamento Cruzado Anterior. Anatomia. Joelho.

 

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Nazario MP e S, Bergamim JSSP, Nasrala MLS, Nasrala Neto E, Felippe LA, Pletsch AHM. Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Anatomy and Biomechanics. J. Health Sci. [Internet]. 19º de junho de 2019 [citado 24º de abril de 2024];21(2):166-9. Disponível em: https://journalhealthscience.pgsscogna.com.br/JHealthSci/article/view/6944

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