Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main function of menisci in the knee joint?
What is the main function of menisci in the knee joint?
How many menisci are there in the knee joint?
How many menisci are there in the knee joint?
What is the shape of menisci?
What is the shape of menisci?
What is the function of peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
What is the function of peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
Signup and view all the answers
How is the inner 1/3 of menisci nourished?
How is the inner 1/3 of menisci nourished?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the consequence of meniscectomy?
What is the consequence of meniscectomy?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of tissue are menisci made of?
What type of tissue are menisci made of?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of menisci in lubricating cartilage?
What is the function of menisci in lubricating cartilage?
Signup and view all the answers
Which artery supplies blood to peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
Which artery supplies blood to peripheral 1/3 of menisci?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the attachment point of menisci?
What is the attachment point of menisci?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscles attach to menisci?
Which muscles attach to menisci?
Signup and view all the answers
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
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
How much do you know about the vital role of menisci in the knee joint? Test your knowledge with our quiz! Learn about the anatomy and function of these crescent-shaped structures, their importance in stabilizing the knee, and the consequences of meniscectomy. Discover how muscles and ligaments interact with the menisci, and the different ways in which they receive blood and nutrients. Use keywords like "knee joint," "cartilage," and "meniscectomy" to get the
