Features Extraction in Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Analysis

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) are anatomical structures responsible, together with the collateral ligaments, for the knee stability and ensure proper arthrokinematics, along with the shape of articular surface, muscles and contact forces. They also play an important role during passive and active motions of the knee joint. During a passive motion of the knee, the cruciate ligaments help to change rolling into sliding movements and during an active motion of the knee they resist translations and reduce shear forces.

Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics - March 11, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: P. Zarychta Source Type: research