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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
For Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Chiropractic, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) (Chiropractic) 
A ligament that lies in the middle of the knee. It prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, and provides rotational stability to the knee. The ACL can become stretched or torn by a sudden twisting motion.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) (Knee Surgery)
The ligament that connects the tibia to the femur at the center of the knee. Its function is to limit rotation and forward motion of the tibia.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) (Orthopaedic Surgery)
The ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).
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