Week (1/5)

I need and want to know more about the function and importance of the ACL. Also when torn, I'd like to become more in tune with the process of repair and rehab.  People of all different body types and lifestyles tear the ACL everyday, putting them out of sports, work and normal living functions. My question researches how this happens, why this happens, how to fix this, etc.

My Essential Question: What is the importance of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) performance in our bodies?

Other than my website, I currently plan on making a model of the knee particularly demonstrating the ACL within it.  From this, I will be able to hands on explain the ways it works, tears, repairs, ect.

For my real inquiry, I plan to ask and interview my mentor and possibly the PA under my mentor as well.  In addition, I have several athletic trainers and teammates who have come in contact with this particular injury and know extensive knowledge from a different point of view.  Of course, books help as well.