fabellofibular ligament

fabellofibular ligament
an occasional ligament apparently replacing the short lateral ligament when the fabella is present; it originates directly from the fabella, passes between the condylar portions of the plantaris and lateral gastrocnemius muscles, and is attached to the apex of the fibula.

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  • lateral ligament short — a knee ligament attached to the lowest part of the lateral femoral condyle and extending beyond the dorsum of the semilunar cartilage to the apex of the fibula. See also fabellofibular l …   Medical dictionary

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