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introductionstatpearls· Introduction· item NBK559233

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the two cruciate ligaments which stabilizes the knee joint by preventing excessive forward movements of the tibia or limiting rotational knee movements. It is one of the most commonly injured structures in sports medicine, and yet it, unfortunately, does not heal when damaged.[1] This article presents the anatomy and function of the ACL to help readers better understand the injury mechanism and reduce the risk of ACL damage.