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)
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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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.