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What type of ligament connects the menisci to the tibial condyles and capsule?
What type of ligament connects the menisci to the tibial condyles and capsule?
Which muscle is the lateral meniscus attached to through capsular connections?
Which muscle is the lateral meniscus attached to through capsular connections?
Why does the medial meniscus have a greater chance of sustaining a tear with a lateral blow to the knee?
Why does the medial meniscus have a greater chance of sustaining a tear with a lateral blow to the knee?
Which part of the menisci is vascular and neural?
Which part of the menisci is vascular and neural?
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To which ligament is the medial meniscus firmly attached, in addition to the joint capsule?
To which ligament is the medial meniscus firmly attached, in addition to the joint capsule?
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Study Notes
Menisci and Ligaments
- The menisci are connected to the tibial condyles and capsule through coronary ligaments.
- The lateral meniscus is attached to the popliteus muscle through capsular connections.
Meniscal Tears
- The medial meniscus has a greater chance of sustaining a tear with a lateral blow to the knee because it is firmly attached to the medial collateral ligament and the joint capsule.
Meniscal Structure
- The peripheral 10-25% of the menisci is vascular and neural, while the remaining inner region is avascular and aneural.
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Description
This lecture aims to educate students on the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the meniscus, mechanisms of injury, types of meniscal lesions, signs and symptoms, examination of patients, and rehabilitation methods. It covers conservative and post-surgical rehabilitation.
