meniscofemoral ligament

Introduction

One of 2 ligaments that extend from the posterior part of the lateral meniscus to the lateral surface of the medial meniscus.

These are the:

• anterior meniscofemoral ligament
• posterior meniscofemoral ligament

More general terms

• ligament

Additional terms

• lateral meniscus (meniscus lateralis)
• medial meniscus (meniscus medialis, faliciform cartilage)