Anatomy of the attachment of the medial patellofemoral ligament of human knee
10.3969/j.issn.0529-1356.2010.02.026
- VernacularTitle:膝关节内侧髌股韧带止点的解剖
- Author:
Min LIU
;
Licheng ZHANG
;
Guojing YANG
;
Chunyuan CAI
;
Xindong YANG
;
Ruixin LIN
;
Chengxuan TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Knee joint;
Medial patellofemoral ligament;
Patella;
Regional anatomy;
Human
- From:
Acta Anatomica Sinica
2010;41(2):296-299
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the anatomic characteristic of the attachment of medial patellofemoral ligament and its function in patellar stability. MethodsThirty adult cadaver knees were used for anatomic study, and the attachments of medial patellofemoral ligament were observed and measured. Results The femoral attachment of medial patellofemoral ligament was anchored to the bone between the medial femoral epicondyle and the adductor tubercle. The fibers here were thin and narrow, and became thick and wide to the anterior. The patellar attachment was in the superior two-thirds of the medial margin of the patella. The fiber here were the thickest and the widest. Conclusion The anatomic characteristic of the attachment of medial patellofemoral ligament was revealed, providing anatomical bases for surgery.
