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Figure 6

From: Posteromedial capsular anatomy of the tibia for consideration of the medial meniscal support structure using a multidimensional analysis

Figure 6

The layered structure of the joint capsule and semimembranosus. Schematic illustration of the cross sections at the medial (left panel) and posteromedial (right panel) knees. The medial meniscus (MM) attached to the tibia via the joint capsule (Cap), with the attachment varying in width according to location and not distant from the articular cartilage. A part of the posteromedial Cap forms the tendinous sheath of the semimembranosus (Sm). The fibrous membrane superficial to the Sm, which is continuous from the Sm tendinous sheath, exists as one of the layers of the Cap (indicated by red circles). The red diamonds also indicate the corresponding layer of the Cap. Med Medial, Post/Med Posteromedial, Sup Superior.

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