Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
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Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
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| Ligament: Anterior meniscofemoral ligament | ||
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| Latin | ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius | |
| From | lateral meniscus | |
| To | anterior cruciate ligament | |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | l_09/12492584 | |
The anterior meniscofemoral ligament or ligament of Humphrey is a small fibrous band of the knee joint. It arises from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus and passes superiorly and medially in front of the posterior cruciate ligament to attach to the lateral surface of medial femoral condyle. It may be confused for the PCL during arthroscopy. In this situation, tug on the ligament while observing for motion of the lateral meniscus;
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