The meniscotibial ligament is a thin, fibrous layer, connecting the outer edge of each meniscus to the plateau at the top of the tibia.
Function of the meniscotibial ligament
The structure is also known as the coronary ligament.
It serves to :
- stabilise the meniscus
- help prevent extrusion of the ligament over the edge of the tibial plateau
- resist rotational forces
If the ligament tears off the bone - menisco-tibial avulsion - the meniscus may suddenly become unstable.
Synonyms:
coronary ligament
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Also relevant -
eBook - Meniscus Avulsion
- by Dr Sheila Strover
This little ebook explains how an injury can rip loose the tethers or moorings of the meniscus from the bone and render it useless as a shock absorber.