The meniscotibial ligament is a thin, fibrous layer, connecting the outer edge of each meniscus to the plateau at the top of the tibia.
Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
![relationship of meniscus to capsule](/sites/default/files/users/user1/menisco-capsular-junction-02.png)
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.
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Quote from peer-reviewed paper:
"....there is a limited amount of information regarding medial MTLs, mainly regarding anatomy, especially vascularization and innervation...."
Citation: Neto JBA, Santos APD, Lopes MBG, Lima LL, Clazzer R, Ariel de Lima D. Anatomy of the Medial Meniscotibial Ligament of the Knee: A Systematic Review. Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo). 2022 Jun 10;58(2):206-210. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1749199. PMID: 37252293; PMCID: PMC10212625.
Synonyms:
coronary ligament
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