. The anatomy of the domestic animals . Veterinary anatomy. 236 THE ARTICULATIONS OF THE HORSE The lateral meniscus does not cover the lateral and posterior part of the tibial con- dyle, over which the tendon of origin of the popliteus muscle plays. The peripheral border is thick and convex, the central one very thin and concave. The fibrous ends or ligaments are attached to the tibia in front of and behind the spine. The lateral meniscus has a third attachment by means of an oblique band (Ligamentum femorale menisci lateralis) which passes from the posterior end to the posterior part of the i
. The anatomy of the domestic animals . Veterinary anatomy. 236 THE ARTICULATIONS OF THE HORSE The lateral meniscus does not cover the lateral and posterior part of the tibial con- dyle, over which the tendon of origin of the popliteus muscle plays. The peripheral border is thick and convex, the central one very thin and concave. The fibrous ends or ligaments are attached to the tibia in front of and behind the spine. The lateral meniscus has a third attachment by means of an oblique band (Ligamentum femorale menisci lateralis) which passes from the posterior end to the posterior part of the intercondyloid fossa of the femur. Base of patella Medial ridge of trochlea Lateral iiatellar ligoi- iiient Middle patellar liga- ment. Stump of biceps femoris Lateral femoro-patellar ligament i Laieral condyle of femur Lateral femoro-tibial ligament Lateral meniscus Lateral condyle of tibia Tuberosity of tibia Fig. 248.—Left Stifle Joint of Horse; Lateral View. The Capsules are Removed. 1, Stump of tendon of origin of extensor longus and peroneus tertius; 2, stump of fascia lata; 3, patellar attachment of biceps femoris and lateral patellar ligament. The ligaments of the medial meniscus (Ligamenta tibialia anterius et posterius menisci medi- aUs) are attached in front of and behind the medial eminence of the spine. The anterior Ligament of the lateral meniscus (Ligamentum tibiale anterius menisci lateralis) is attached in front of the lateral eminence of the spine. The posterior one bifurcates; the lower branch (Ligamentum tibiale posterius menisci lateralis) is inserted at the popliteal notch, the upper (Ligamentum femorale menisci lateralis) in a small fossa in the extreme posterior part of the intercondyloid fossa. The joint capsule is attached to the margin of the tibial articular surface, but on the femur the line of attachment is for the greater part about half an inch (ca. 1 cm.) from the articular margin. It is also attached to the convex borders of the menisci and to
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