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meniscofemoral ligament

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me·nis·co·fem·o·ral ligament (m-nsk-fmr-l)
n.
Either of two bands, anterior and posterior, that extend upward from the lateral meniscus, pass before and behind the posterior cruciate ligament, and reach the medial condyle of the femur.


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30) The function of the meniscofemoral ligament is to stabilize the lateral meniscus against the pull of the popliteus muscle.
 
 
 
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