The intercondylar region of the tibial plateau lies between the articular surfaces of the medial and lateral condyles (Fig. 6.55). It is narrow centrally where it is raised to form the intercondylar eminence, the sides of which are elevated further to form medial and lateral intercondylar tubercles.
The intercondylar region bears six distinct facets for the attachment of menisci and cruciate ligaments. The anterior intercondylar area widens anteriorly and bears three facets: