Table 1 Number of distinct longitudinal vessels (mean ± SD) identified on 2D transverse CT images of barium perfused specimens reported for proximal, middle and distal locations for all three patellar ligaments; and proportion of centrally located vessels per ligament
From: The equine patellar ligaments and the infrapatellar fat pad – a microanatomical study
Proximal | Middle | Distal | Proportion central vessels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vessel no | Vessel no | Vessel no | ||
Lateral PL | 13 ± 4 | 11 ± 4 | 15 ± 9 | 55% |
Intermediate PL | 13 ± 4 | 11 ± 5 | 10 ± 4 | 44% |
Medial PL | 15 ± 4 | 12 ± 4 | 13 ± 7 | 48% |