Meniscopatellar ligament

Looks like

Thickenings of the capsule on each side of the kneecap, running from its edge to the menisci.

What it does

Pull the menisci forward as the knee straightens and help guide the kneecap.

Keeping it well

Mainly relevant in detailed imaging and surgery around the kneecap.

Related conditions

• ACL & meniscus injury
• Baker's (popliteal) cyst
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Gout
• Growing pains
• Haemophilia & bleeding disorders
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Lyme disease
• Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)
• Lymphoedema
• Marfan syndrome & connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate disease)
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Reactive arthritis
• Restless legs syndrome
• Rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Temporomandibular joint disorder
• Varicose veins