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4. Anterior cruciate ligament

Wed Jun 19, 2024, 05:10 PM

Jun 2024

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that help stabilize the knee joint. The ACL connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It's most commonly torn during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acl-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20350738#:~:text=The%20anterior%20cruciate%20ligament%20(ACL,%2C%20soccer%2C%20tennis%20and%20volleyball.

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WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears ACL in knee [View all] RandySF Jun 2024 OP

I tore my left ACL all the way through. no_hypocrisy Jun 2024 #1

Were her feet tangled as she drove to the basket? Auggie Jun 2024 #2

what is acl. but it sounds painful. thanks . AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #3

Anterior cruciate ligament RandySF Jun 2024 #4

thank you for your information. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #6

That's a shame rurallib Jun 2024 #5