LIGAMENT INJURIES: CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS | Monday, June 27th, 2011
The cruciate ligaments—so named because they crisscross each other—are embedded deep inside the knee joint. The ACL, which connects the femur to the tibia, is only 2 inches in length and 3/4 inch in width, but it is critical in helping to maintain stability. The ACL limits rotation of the knee and restricts the forward [...]