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What is the definition or description of: acl tear?
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Please see link...: "acl is the medical abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament. The acl is one of four major ligaments of the knee and stops the lower leg (tibia) from moving forward in relation to the thigh (femur) while providing rotational stability of the knee joint. Two bundles of fiber combine to make the acl..." http://www.Orthonc.Com/sites/default/files/forms/acl-db-web-page-rev-punched-redo.Pdf.
Answered 3/2/2016
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Ligament tear: A ligament connects bone to bone. so if you have a torn ACL, there result is instability between the two bones that comprise the knee joint.
Answered 11/30/2020
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