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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==
<div>[[Image:Anterolateral-Ligament.jpg|frame|right|300px]]The Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee (ALL) is described as a distinct ligamentous structure at the anterolateral aspect of the knee in 2013<ref name="Claes">Steven Claes, Evie Vereecke, Michael Maes, Jan Victor, Peter Verdonk, Johan Bellemans. Anatomy of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. Journal of Anatomy, 2013; 223 (4): 321</ref></div>  
<div>[[Image:Anterolateral-Ligament.jpg|frame|right|300px]]The Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee (ALL) is described as a distinct ligamentous structure at the anterolateral aspect of the knee in 2013<ref name="Claes">Steven Claes, Evie Vereecke, Michael Maes, Jan Victor, Peter Verdonk, Johan Bellemans. Anatomy of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. Journal of Anatomy, 2013; 223 (4): 321</ref></div>  
== Attachments  ==
== Attachments  ==


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=== Orientation  ===
=== Orientation  ===


Oblique course to the&nbsp;anterolateral aspect of the proximal tibia, with firm attachments to the lateral meniscus, thus enveloping the inferior lateral geniculate artery and vein.  
Oblique course to the anterolateral aspect of the proximal tibia, with firm attachments to the lateral meniscus, thus enveloping the inferior lateral geniculate artery and vein.  


=== Insertion  ===
=== Insertion  ===


On the anterolateral tibia, grossly located midway between Gerdy's tubercle and the tip of the fibular head. &nbsp;Definitely separate from the iliotibial band (ITB)  
On the anterolateral tibia, grossly located midway between Gerdy's tubercle and the tip of the fibular head. Definitely separate from the iliotibial band (ITB).


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Anterolateral-Ligament.jpg
The Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee (ALL) is described as a distinct ligamentous structure at the anterolateral aspect of the knee in 2013[1]

Attachments[edit | edit source]

Origin[edit | edit source]

The prominence of the lateral femoral epicondyle, slightly anterior to the origin of the lateral collateral ligament. Connecting fibers between the two structures have been observed.

Orientation[edit | edit source]

Oblique course to the anterolateral aspect of the proximal tibia, with firm attachments to the lateral meniscus, thus enveloping the inferior lateral geniculate artery and vein.

Insertion[edit | edit source]

On the anterolateral tibia, grossly located midway between Gerdy's tubercle and the tip of the fibular head. Definitely separate from the iliotibial band (ITB).

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Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

Vascular Supply[edit | edit source]

Composition[edit | edit source]

Function[edit | edit source]

Given its structure and anatomic location, the ALL is hypothesized to control internal tibial rotation and thus to affect the pivot shift phenomenon.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References
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  1. Steven Claes, Evie Vereecke, Michael Maes, Jan Victor, Peter Verdonk, Johan Bellemans. Anatomy of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. Journal of Anatomy, 2013; 223 (4): 321
  2. Robert LaPrade. Robert LaPrade, M.D., PhD Tests the Anterolateral Ligament (ALL). Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0_Bgyl6G4o [last accessed 12/09/14]
  3. mysportsdoc. Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee Surgical Repair. Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dnx9uK7qYQ [last accessed 12/09/14]