title: Current knowledge in the anatomy of the human anterior cruciate ligament.
abstract: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently studied structures of the musculoskeletal system and continues to stimulate debate and challenges among researchers and surgeons. The ultimate goal of anatomic reconstruction surgery is to restore the native anatomy as much as possible. However, this requires thorough knowledge of its anatomy. The aim of this article is to review the current knowledge of the anatomy of ACL along with its macrostructural and ultrastructural properties.
authors: Centre Albert Trillat, Groupe Hospitalier Nord, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 8 Rue Margnolles, 69300, Lyon-Caluire, France. elcil@yahoo.com
authors: Elcil Kaya
authors: EK
authors: Bicer
authors: Sebastien
authors: S
authors: Lustig
authors: Elvire
authors: E
authors: Servien
authors: Tarik Ait Si
authors: TA
authors: Selmi
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Neyret
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013977:Tibia / Q000033:anatomy & histology