Search results for “fabellofibular ligament”
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Fabellofibular ligament
The fabellofibular ligament (FFL) or gastrocnemiofibular ligament is a ligamentous structure of the posterolateral corner of the knee and a static secondary stabilizer with morphological variability.
Gross anatomy
The fabellofibular ligament takes its course from the fabella and descends verti...
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Posterolateral ligamentous complex
The posterolateral ligamentous complex (also known as the arcuate ligamentous complex) of the knee is an important stabilizer and consists of a number of structures. Depending on the publication/definition more or less of the following structures are included 1-4:
lateral (fibular) collateral l...
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Popliteus tendon
The popliteus tendon is part of the popliteus musculotendinous complex together with the popliteus muscle and the popliteofibular ligament and constitutes a part of the posterolateral corner of the knee.
Gross anatomy
The popliteus tendon ascends the posterolateral corner of the knee in a supe...
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Posterolateral corner injury of the knee
Posterolateral corner (PLC) injury of the knee can occur in isolation or with other internal derangements of the knee, particularly cruciate ligament tears. The importance of injuries to the posterolateral ligamentous complex lies in the possible long-term joint instability and cruciate graft fa...
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Arcuate ligament
The arcuate ligament is part of the posterolateral ligamentous complex of the knee that is variably present, being found in ~65% (range 47.9-71%) of knees. It is a Y-shaped thickening of the posterolateral capsule, which arises from the fibular styloid and divides into two limbs:
medial limb: c...
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Medical abbreviations and acronyms (F)
This article contains a list of commonly used medical abbreviations and acronyms that start with the letter F and may be encountered in medicine and radiology (please keep both the main list and any sublists in alphabetic order).
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Posterolateral corner injury of the knee
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10 Dec 2024
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