Jun 4, 2025 · The ACL is located diagonally in the middle of the knee, connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It forms an X shape with the PCL, with the ACL closer to the front of the knee …

An ACL reconstruction typically crosses the growth plates, posing a theoretical risk of injury to the growth plate, stunting leg growth, or causing the leg to grow at an unusual angle.

The ACL, along with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), is located in the center of the knee. The ACL is one of the primary ligaments providing stability to the knee and, therefore, is one of the most …

Nov 23, 2025 · The ACL is one of two cruciate ligaments in the intercondylar region (the area between the condyles, the rounded ends of the bones) of the knee. The second cruciate ligament is known as …

The ACL is located within the knee joint capsule, in the center of the knee: Origin: Posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. Insertion: Anterior intercondylar area of the tibia, just medial to the …

Jul 11, 2025 · Location and Structure of the ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) runs like a strong rope through the middle of your knee joint. It spans diagonally from the back of the femur (thighbone) …

Aug 14, 2025 · The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the two cruciate ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. Gross anatomy The ACL arises from the anteromedial aspect of the intercondylar …

Feb 28, 2025 · The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is situated in the center of the knee joint, running diagonally between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone).

The tibial attachment of the ACL is anterolateral to the anterior tibial spine and blends with the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus. Both the medial and lateral intercondylar tubercles of the tibia serve as …

Oct 30, 2023 · The primary function of the ACL is to prevent posterior displacement of the femur on a fixed tibia or anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur. Additionally, during flexion, the ACL …