medial collateral ligament is attached to the medial meniscus
The medial collateral ligament (tibial collateral ligament) is attached to the medial meniscus of the knee. This is clinically significant because an injury or tear to the MCL can result in tearing to the medial meniscus. This type of injury can be caused by a blow to the lateral side of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament (fibular collateral ligament) is not attached to the lateral meniscus--remember, this ligament is separated from the joint capsule by the tendon of popliteus.The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are intracapsular ligaments found within the knee capsule. These ligaments connect the tibia to the femur and are not attached to either of the menisci.