Research Article

Neural Structures within Human Meniscofemoral Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study

Figure 7

Schematic representation of the reciprocal tension/proprioception hypothesis. Knee extension causes tension in the pMFL (a), whilst the aMFL is taut in flexion (b). If the tightening causes increased afferent activity from the mechanoreceptors in the MFLs (red arrows), it would provide a proprioceptive mechanism.
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