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Is the acl on the inside or outside of your knee?
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It is central: The acl is really in the center of the knee; you cannot touch it. It crosses the pcl. The acl resists anterior and rotational stresses.
Answered 5/8/2014
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Front of knee: An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injury is a a knee ligament that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone . It is located inside the joint capsule in front of the knee. The ACL keeps the knee stable. http://www.miamisportsmedicine.com/ACLTears.html
Answered 10/7/2016
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