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Anterior cruciate ligament repair - series: Normal anatomy

Anterior cruciate ligament repair - seriesIllustrations:

Normal anatomy

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the center of the knee that prevents the shin bone (tibia) from moving forward on the thigh bone (femur).

Update Date: 9/15/2006

Updated by: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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