Medial parapatellar recess
Recessus parapatellaris medialis
Definition
The medial parapatellar recess is situated on the medial side of the patella, this recess can be evaluated for fluid accumulation and is significant in the context of medial knee pathologies.[1]
References
1.Ultrasound Evaluation of Fluid in Knee Recesses at Varying Degrees of Flexion.Mandl P, Brossard M, Aegerter P, et al.Arthritis Care & Research. 2012;64(5):773-9. doi:10.1002/acr.21598
