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Ligaments of the knee: Anterior (front) view
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This front view of the knee shows three of the four ligaments of the knee. The posterior cruciate ligament is not shown; it is behind the ACL. The four knee ligaments connect the upper leg bone (femur) with the large lower leg bone (tibia) and stabilize knee movement.
Last Updated:
May 16, 2008- Medical Review:
- Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Freddie H. Fu, MD - Orthopedic Surgery
Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics
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