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Structural Anatomy
The Knee
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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