anterior cruciate ligament
noun
: a cruciate ligament of each knee that attaches the front of the tibia with the back of the femur and functions especially to prevent hyperextension of the knee and is subject to injury especially by tearing
called also ACL
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Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are both sidelined with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, while David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, both 32, recently underwent surgery that ended their domestic seasons.
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David Ornstein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Irving suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in March and isn’t expected to return until next January, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
With 11 sacks and a career-high six forced fumbles, Chubb had a shot at the Pro Bowl in 2023 prior to tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, patella tendon and meniscus in Week 17.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Mecklenburg had a serious injury of his own, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a judo match, which also required a year of rehab, according to Hinge’s website.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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David Ornstein, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Irving suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in March and isn’t expected to return until next January, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
With 11 sacks and a career-high six forced fumbles, Chubb had a shot at the Pro Bowl in 2023 prior to tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, patella tendon and meniscus in Week 17.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Mecklenburg had a serious injury of his own, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a judo match, which also required a year of rehab, according to Hinge’s website.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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“Anterior cruciate ligament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anterior%20cruciate%20ligament. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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