Posterior meniscofemoral ligament
- Posterior meniscofemoral ligament
Infobox Ligament
Name = Posterior meniscofemoral ligament
Latin = ligamentum meniscofemorale posterius
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From = lateral meniscus
To = femur
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DorlandsSuf = 12492591
The Posterior meniscofemoral ligament is a small fibrous band of the knee joint. It attaches to the posterior area of the lateral meniscus and crosses superiorly and medially behind the posterior cruciate ligament to attach to the medial condyle of the femur.
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