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Anatomy of the lateral collateral ligament: a cadaver and histological study

Authors: Espregueira-Mendes, M. Vieira da Silva

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

This paper describes the anatomy of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The dimensions of the ligament and its femoral and fibular attachments are given. The relationships between the LCL and other anatomical structures are described, particularly the terminal fiber branches of the biceps femoris. The histological features of the ligament fibers and their osseous attachments are also described.

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Title: Anatomy of the lateral collateral ligament: a cadaver and histological study
Authors: Espregueira-Mendes
M. Vieira da Silva
Publication date: 01-03-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-005-0681-2

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