Capsular tendinous extension of distal semimembranosus complex

Insertio capsularis tendinis musculi semimembranosi

  • Synonym: Capsular arm; Meniscal arm

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The capsular tendinous extension of distal semimembranosus complex (Capsular arm) extends into the posterior joint capsule behind the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. There is no clear distinction with the meniscal arm of of distal semimembranosus complex

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