Knee
What is an ACL and why is it so important?
The knee joint is made up with several support structures. There are internal and external joint supports. The external structures include capsular tissue and collateral ligaments; ligaments that support the knee from the sides. Internal joint supports are also ligamentous; anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL prevents the femur; upper leg bone, from moving backward on the tibia. This is extremely important in activities that require running and cutting. If the femur translates backward on the tibia with traumatic fashion then a tear is possible. Sports such as soccer, basketball and football are leading activities for such an injury.
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