Anterior cruciate ligament posterior cruciate ligament Lateral condyle medial condyle Intercondylar area Is covered by synovial membrane,outside the synovial cavity (2)Cruciate ligaments join the femur and tibia within the joint capsule. Anterior cruciate ligament Preventing posterior displacement of the femur on the tibia. (2) Cruciate ligaments join the femur and tibia within the joint capsule. Anterior cruciate ligament Preventing posterior displacement of the femur on the tibia. Anterior cruciate ligament posterior cruciate ligament Is covered by synovial membrane, outside the synovial cavity Intercondylar area Lateral condyle medial condyle