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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of a pair of cruciate ligaments (the other being the posterior cruciate ligament) in the human knee. The two ligaments are called "cruciform" ligaments, as they are arranged in a crossed formation.
1 gru 2022 · An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia).
30 paź 2023 · The anterior cruciate ligament originates from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia, close to the attachment of the medial meniscus. From here, it extends superoposteriorly, and laterally to insert on to the posteromedial side of the lateral femoral condyle.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a band of dense connective tissue which courses from the femur to the tibia. It consists of type I (90%) and type III collagen. The length of ACL ranges from 27 to 38 mm and the width from 10 to 12 mm. The cross-section area measures approximately 44 mm sq. It represents an hourglass or bowtie shape.
17 lis 2023 · The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the two cruciate ligaments that aids in stabilizing the knee joint. It is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee, commonly occurring in football, soccer, and basketball players.
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Learn about the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a knee ligament that can be damaged by sudden pivoting or cutting movements. Find out how to diagnose, prevent and treat ACL injuries or tears, and what to consider for pediatric patients.
Learn about the anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ACL injuries, a common knee problem in athletes. Find out if you need surgery and how to prevent ACL tears.
