A 25-year-old male soccer player sustains a non-contact inju…
A 25-year-old male soccer player sustains a non-contact injury while attempting to rapidly change direction during a game. He reports feeling a “pop” in his right knee followed by immediate swelling and instability. MRI confirms a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. He is now in the rehabilitation phase after surgical reconstruction. Question: What is the function of the ACL?