anterior cruciate ligament

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anterior cruciate ligament: References & Edit History

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added an illustration of the human knee.	Kara Rogers	Aug 16, 2024
	Article revised.	J.E. Luebering	Aug 04, 2024
	Revised list of athletes who have experienced ACL injuries.	J.E. Luebering	Aug 02, 2024
	Discussion of notable athletes with ACL injuries added.	J.E. Luebering	Jul 14, 2024
	New article added.	Kara Rogers Sanat Pai Raikar	Jul 11, 2024
	Media added.	J.E. Luebering	Jul 11, 2024