ANATOMY & REPAIR OVERVIEW
Let’s review what the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is and how we can help get you back to what you love doing.
The Knee Where is the ACL?
The knee is made of 3 bones: The thigh bone (femur), the shin bone (tibia) and the knee cap (patella, not pictured). The ACL is a ligament deep in the knee that attaches to the underside on the back of the femur and crosses diagonally through the knee joint to attach at the upper part of the tibia. The ACL is represented by the red line in the picture on the right.
What Does the ACL Do?
The ACL helps stabilize the knee by preventing the tibia and femur from sliding or twisting on one another. It is especially important for stopping and starting motions, and when changing directions when walking or running.
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