Menisci of the knee jointA
meniscus is a piece of cartilage found where two bones meet (joint space).
Menisci (plural of meniscus) protect and cushion the joint surface and bone
ends. In the knee, the crescent-shaped menisci are positioned between the ends
of the upper (femur) and lower (tibia) leg bones. The menisci protect the joint
surface and absorb the shock produced by activities such as walking, running,
and jumping. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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