The supporting structures and layers on the medial side of the knee

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an anatomical analysis. Warren-LF; Marshall-JL J-Bone-Joint-Surg-Am. 1979 Jan; 61(1): 56-62 The goal of this study was to delineate the consistent anatomical structures in the medial side of the knee and to determine their relationship to one another.One hundred and fifty-four fresh human knee joints were dissected. A three-layered pattern was found in which ligaments could be consistently placed. We have made suggestions regarding the nomenclature of these structures. The limits of of the so-called capsule and its significance as a stabilizer of the knee joint were examined. Only minor variations in the over-all anatomical pattern were found.