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Anterior meniscofemoral ligament

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From
  
Lateral meniscus

FMA
  
76854

TA
  
A03.6.08.003

To
  
Anterior cruciate ligament

Latin
  
Ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius

The anterior meniscofemoral ligament (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 condyle of the femur.

It may be confused for the posterior cruciate ligament during arthroscopy. In this situation, a tug on the ligament while observing for motion of the lateral meniscus can be used to tell the two apart.

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Anterior meniscofemoral ligament Wikipedia