Popliteofibular ligament

Joints and ligaments · Latin: Ligamentum popliteofibulare

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The popliteofibular ligament (PFL) connects the popliteus muscle at the musculotendinous junction to the posterior and medial portion of the fibular styloid.

It has two divisions, anterior and posterior, and acts to stabilize the knee during external rotation.