MENICUS Flashcards
1
Q
Aka. Medial Meniscus
A
C-Shaped
2
Q
Aka. Lateral Meniscus
A
O-Shaped
3
Q
The ends of C-Shape are called?
A
Horns
4
Q
The medial meniscus are attached to…?
A
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
5
Q
Functions as shock absorbers and provide a stable articulation between tibia and femur
A
Meniscus
6
Q
Fibrocartilage plate attached to articulate surface of tibia. Centre thinner than outer edge
A
Meniscus
7
Q
2 menisci are connected __________ by the _______________ of knee
A
- Anteriorly
- Transverse Ligament
8
Q
Ligament joining the anterior ends of the lateral and medial
menisci
A
Transverse Ligament of knee
9
Q
Ligament attaches medial/lateral menisci to their respective tibial condyles/plateus
A
Medial and Lateral Coronary Ligament
