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What abbreviation describes the anterior cruciate ligament?

The abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament is ACL.


What does the A in ACL stand for?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)


What is a strained muscle?

it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled


ACL stands for?

ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament


What is the name ligament of the knee?

There are many ligaments that are in the ankle, but the most common and the strongest is the deltoid. There are also three lateral ligaments. Anterior Talofibular (which is the ligament that runs in the front) this where sprained ankles frequently occur. Posterior Talofibular (which is the ligament that runs in the back). Calcaneofibular is attached to the lateral malleolus. Hope this helped! :)


What tendon is used to reconstruct anterior cruciate?

The most common tendon used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the patellar tendon, which is harvested from the patellar bone and tibial tubercle. Other options include the hamstring tendons (semimembranosus, semitendinosus) or quadriceps tendon. The choice of tendon graft depends on various factors like patient's age, activity level, and surgeon's preference.


Can girls get acl?

Everyone can. It is a ligament in your knee


Do tendon and ligament have striation?

No.


What are the knee ligaments?

ACL, PCL, lateral collateral ligament, medial collateral ligament


What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?

The name of the ligament is the "anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)".


What is acl surgery?

ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery is an operative procedure on the knee. The ACL is a very important ligament that makes up part of the knee compartment and damage to this ligament warrants surgical intervention to fix the damaged ligament. The operative procedure lasts abround 2-4 hours and can take months to fully recover from.


What two bones are involved in a patella tendon harvest for an ACL reconstruction?

The patella tendon harvest for an ACL reconstruction involves the patella (kneecap) and the tibia (shin bone). The central portion of the patella tendon, which connects the patella to the tibia, is typically harvested for use in ACL reconstruction surgery.