Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee
| Definition: |
The ligament that travels from the medial epicondyle of the FEMUR to the medial margin and medial surface of the TIBIA. The medial meniscus is attached to its deep surface. |
| Notes: |
an artic ligament between tibia & femur: do not confuse with PATELLAR LIGAMENT, between patella & tibia |
| Previously Indexed: |
Ligaments (1966-1993),Ligaments, Articular (1968-1993) |
Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee Definitions and Terms
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