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The number of blood vessels and the total CSA of the blood vessel lumen at each level of the LHF. All values presented are mean ± SD
| Level of LHF section | Sub‐synovial layer | Ligament proper | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of blood vessels | Luminal CSA (μ2) | Number of blood vessels | Luminal CSA (μ2) | |
| Apex | 18 ± 9 | 6243 ± 5233 | 14 ± 6 | 9134 ± 8884 |
| Mid‐length | 12 ± 3 | 9490 ± 6267 | 10 ± 3 | 2723 ± 3809 |
| Base | 10 ± 6 | 15 680 ± 12 630 | 16 ± 2 | 669 ± 963 |
