Menisci Flashcards
meniscus shape
stadium shape:
thicker on the outside,
thinner on the inside
what type of cartilage is the meniscus
fibrocartilage
purposes (3) of meniscus
- deepen TF articulation
- cushion
- shock absorption
which menisci is larger?
medial meniscus
shape of medial meniscus
C-shape
horns of the medial meniscus
anterior and posterior
which menisci is attached to joint capsule?
medial meniscus
the semimembranosus has an insertion on which menisci?
medial meniscus
ligaments found at the medial meniscus
- coronary ligaments
2. transverse ligaments
which menisci is the smaller of the 2?
lateral meniscus
ligament found at the lateral meniscus
coronary ligaments
shape of lateral meniscus
oval shape
which menisci is more mobile?
lateral
horns of the lateral meniscus
anterior and posterior
which meniscus is more prone to chronic damage?
lateral meniscus