Posterior intercondylar area

Area intercondylaris posterior

Definition

The posterior intercondylar area is the section of the intercondylar area located behind the intercondylar eminence.

From front to back, the posterior intercondylar area acts as the attachment site for: 1) the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, 2) the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, and 3) the posterior cruciate ligament.

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1401-1405.


Comparative anatomy in animals

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