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Anterior cruciate ligament

Illustration showing anterior cruciate ligament

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. The ACL connects your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). A torn ACL is a common knee injury.
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