[TA] the broad fibrous band that passes from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial margin and medial surface of the tibia; the medial meniscus is attached to its deep surface; it is continuous with (i.e., is a thickening of) the fibrous capsule of the knee joint. SYN: ligamentum collaterale tibiale [TA], medial ligament of knee.
