Menisci

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    • What is the menisci?
      medial and lateral fibrocartilage
    • What are the functions of the menisci?
      • Shock absorption
      • Distribute weight
      • Nutrition and lubrication
      • Increase stability = Increased depth of joint
    • Why is shock absorption an important function in the menisci?
      protects the knee joint, distributes loads, prevents the onset of osteoarthritis by cushioning the bones and absorbing impact forces
    • Why is distribution of weight an important function in the menisci?
      It prevents excessively high stresses from being applied to one small area of the joint surface
    • Label the articulating bones and the menisci
      A) femur
      B) medial meniscus
      C) lateral meniscus
      D) fibula
      E) tibia
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