A review of the function and biomechanics of the meniscofemoral ligaments

Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 161-171

  Gupte, Chinmay M ^a   Bull, Anthony M J ^a   Thomas, R deW ^a   Amis, Andrew A ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; knee injuries; Meniscofemoral; Meniscus; Posterior cruciate ligament

Indexed keywords

ANATOMY; ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CADAVER; FEMALE; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; JOINT FUNCTION; JOINT MOBILITY; KNEE LIGAMENT; KNEE MENISCUS; KNEE MENISCUS RUPTURE; MALE; MENISCOFEMORAL LIGAMENT; MOTION; PROGNOSIS; STRUCTURE ANALYSIS;

EID: 0037293374     PISSN: 07498063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/jars.2003.50011     Document Type: Article

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