Meniscopatellar ligament
Ligamentum meniscopatellare
Definition
The meniscopatellar ligament is a ligament that connects the medial meniscus to the distal pole of the patella, playing a role in patellar stability.
The meniscopatellar ligament (medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML)) is one of the secondary medial patellar restraints, along with the medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL) and the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL).
Anatomically, the MPML originates from the medial meniscus and inserts into the distal pole of the patella. It is typically found 5.7 mm proximal to the distal border of the patella.[1] The MPML is characterized by its dense connective tissue structure, which is consistent with ligamentous tissue.[1] The ligament plays a role in stabilizing the patella by connecting it to the medial meniscus, thereby contributing to the overall stability of the patellofemoral joint.
References
1.Medial Patellofemoral Ligament, Medial Patellotibial Ligament, and Medial Patellomeniscal Ligament: Anatomic, Histologic, Radiographic, and Biomechanical Study.Hinckel BB, Gobbi RG, Demange MK, et al.Arthroscopy : The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. 2017;33(10):1862-1873. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2017.04.020.
