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Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
an artic ligament between tibia & femur: do not confuse with PATELLAR LIGAMENT, between patella & tibia
Scope Note
The ligament that travels from the medial epicondyle of the FEMUR to the medial margin and medial surface of the TIBIA. The medial meniscus is attached to its deep surface.
The ligament that travels from the medial epicondyle of the FEMUR to the medial margin and medial surface of the TIBIA. The medial meniscus is attached to its deep surface.