## Medial Meniscus Attachments ### Coronary Ligament Definition **Key Point:** The coronary ligament (also called the meniscotibial ligament or peripheral attachment) is the fibrous capsular attachment that connects the peripheral border of the medial meniscus to the joint capsule and tibial plateau. ### Anatomical Structure The coronary ligament is a short, broad ligamentous band that: - Attaches the peripheral (outer) edge of the meniscus to the fibrous joint capsule - Provides the primary stabilizing attachment of the meniscus to the tibia - Allows some meniscal mobility during knee flexion and extension - Distinguishes the meniscus from the fibrocartilage disc (which would be completely fused) ### Meniscal Attachments Summary | Attachment | Structure | Function | |------------|-----------|----------| | Coronary ligament | Peripheral border to capsule | Stabilization, mobility | | Transverse ligament | Connects anterior horns of menisci | Prevents anterior displacement | | Posterior meniscofemoral ligament | Posterior horn to femoral condyle | Posterior stabilization | | Anterior horn attachment | Intercondylar area of tibia | Anterior fixation | **High-Yield:** Coronary ligament = peripheral meniscal attachment. This is the most tested meniscal attachment in NEET PG. **Clinical Pearl:** Meniscal tears often occur at the coronary ligament attachment, and the meniscus can become "locked" if the torn fragment displaces. 
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