Lateral collateral ligament

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

The lateral collateral ligament supports the knee joint on its outer aspect, ie the lateral side.

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The lateral collateral ligament is also called the fibular collateral ligament because it has an attachment to the fibula bone.

The lateral collateral ligament & the posterolateral corner

The lateral collateral ligament, probably better called the fibular collateral ligament, is one of a number of structures comprising the important area of the knee called the posterolateral corner