Acronym

ACL

Anterior cruciate ligament

A knee ligament connecting the femur to the tibia and important for knee stability.

What it means

A knee ligament connecting the femur to the tibia and important for knee stability.

Clinical context

ACL is commonly used in Musculoskeletal anatomy, Sports medicine. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.