Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
- Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
Infobox Ligament
Name = Anterior meniscofemoral ligament
Latin = ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius
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From = lateral meniscus
To = anterior cruciate ligament
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DorlandsPre = l_09
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The Anterior meniscofemoral ligament is a small fibrous band of the knee joint. It arises from the posterior aspect of the lateral meniscus and passes superiorly and medially in front of the posterior cruciate ligament to attach to the anterior cruciate ligament.
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