Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Picture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be seen in this front view of the left knee joint.

The ACL links the upper leg bone (femur) with one of the lower leg bones (tibia) by running crosswise inside the centre of the knee joint. The ACL helps stabilize the knee.

Current as of:
July 1, 2021

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Freddie H. Fu MD - Orthopedic Surgery