Medical illustration showing a tear on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) due to impact on the back of the calf, pushing the tibia forward and tearing the ACL. This is an anatomical image with an artistic inset of soccer players – one of the most common sports where ACL tears occur. This medical illustration is suitable for print or online publications.
SKU: ORTO02. Category: Orthopaedics (ORT). Tags: acl, anterior_cruciate_ligament, femur, fibula, football, knee_joint, meniscus, posterior_cruciate_ligament, tear, tibia.
This medical illustration depicts the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at the moment of tearing. The ACL is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. It runs diagonally across the middle of the knee, preventing the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, as well as providing rotational stability to the knee.
Images of the ACL tear are in high demand because the ACL is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee.
When a patient with an ACL injury is seen by a doctor, a clear and concise medical illustration helps them to understand what an ACL tear is and demystifies the condition.