11 Questions
What is the main function of menisci in the knee joint?
To reduce stress and stabilize the knee joint
How many menisci are there in the knee joint?
Two
What is the shape of menisci?
Crescent-shaped
What is the function of peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
To receive blood from popliteal artery
How is the inner 1/3 of menisci nourished?
By synovial fluid
What is the consequence of meniscectomy?
Decreased joint stability and mobility
What type of tissue are menisci made of?
Fibrocartilage
What is the function of menisci in lubricating cartilage?
To reduce friction between bones
Which artery supplies blood to peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
Popliteal artery
What is the attachment point of menisci?
Tibia and capsule
Which muscles attach to menisci?
Hamstrings
Study Notes
- Menisci reduce stress and stabilize the knee joint
- They lubricate cartilage and provide proprioception
- Menisci guide knee movement and triple joint contact area
- There are two menisci, medial and lateral
- They are crescent-shaped and fibrocartilaginous
- Menisci are anchored by ligaments and attached to tibia and capsule
- Some muscles attach to menisci
- Peripheral 1/3 of menisci receives blood from popliteal artery
- Inner 1/3 is nourished by synovial fluid
- Meniscectomy can have consequences for joint stability and mobility
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