The anterior cruciate ligament arises from the anteromedial aspect of the intercondylar area on the tibial plateau and passes upwards and backwards to attach to the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. Like the posterior cruciate ligament, the ACL is intracapsular but extrasynovial.

What are the extracapsular ligaments of the knee?

The extracapsular ligaments or external ligaments are the patellar ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCLs), oblique popliteal ligament, and arcuate popliteal ligament.

Is cruciate ligament extracapsular?

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is the most common orthopedic disease in dogs ( see CCL Overview Section ). The CCL is located inside the knee and functions to stabilize the knee during locomotion.