Oblique popliteal ligament
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The oblique popliteal ligament (posterior ligament) is a broad, flat, fibrous ligament on the posterior knee.[1] It is an extension of the tendon of the semimembranosus muscle.[1][2] It attaches onto the intercondylar fossa and lateral condyle of the femur.[2] It reinforces the posterior central portion of the knee joint capsule.[3]
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Oblique popliteal ligament | |
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Details | |
From | Lateral epicondyle of the femur, lateral condyle of femur |
To | Medial condyle of tibia |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum popliteum obliquum |
TA98 | A03.6.08.013 |
TA2 | 1899 |
FMA | 44582 |
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