Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
Appearance
Anterior meniscofemoral ligament | |
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Details | |
From | lateral meniscus |
To | anterior cruciate ligament |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius |
TA98 | A03.6.08.003 |
TA2 | 1886 |
FMA | 76854 |
Anatomical terminology |
The Anterior meniscofemoral ligament is a small fibrous band of the knee joint. It arises from the posterior aspect of the lateral meniscus and passes superiorly and medially in front of the posterior cruciate ligament to attach to the anterior cruciate ligament.