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Does a meniscus function to cushion articulating surfaces on bone?
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∙ 11y ago
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What layer of skin adds cushion?
The layer of skin that adds cushion is the fatty layer.
What animals eat cushion plants?
Plant eaters would most likely eat cushion plants
Small fat pads cushion the joint?
Fat pads act as a cushion helping to protect the joints from mechanical damage.
The connection tissue that cushions the verebrate and felxiablity to joints are known as?
Cartilage. It acts just like a cushion!
What is the purpose of a placemat?
To cushion the table from the heat of a plate
A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.?
true
What is the use of cartilage in your bodies?
To cushion and protect the articulating surfaces of bones.
What are the articulating surfaces of the knee protected by?
The articulating surfaces of the knee are protected mainly my two cartilaginous discs known an Menisci, or a Meniscus in singular form. These discs are on the top, flat 'plateau' surface of the knee and accept the distal end of the femur very well. The lateral, or outside, meniscus is more 'o' shaped and and medial meniscus is more C shaped. The main functions of the menisci are to deepen the articulation between the tibia and femur, cushion stresses places on the knee and maintain a space between the two bones so there isn't bone rubbing on bone. The menisci are both very poorly vascularized meaning they are connected to the rest of the body with very little blood vessels. This means that they heal very slowly, or not at all, when an injury has occurred.
What is the medical term meaning cushion between your knee joints?
The meniscus is the cushion within the knee joint.
What anatomical structure acts as a shock absorber and a cushion between the femur and tibia?
The meniscus acts as a shock absorber and cushion between the femur and tibia. It's the cartilage in the knee.
What is the function of a cushion?
it is for the comfort
What is the function of menisci?
It acts as a cushion.
What was the function of the cushion?
To provide comfort
Where is the meniscus found to cushion a joint?
When there is liquid in a test tube, it's the little dip at the top.
What is the role of the menisci in the knee?
The meniscus is cartilage that covers the top of the tibia (shin bone) and acts as a cushion between the tibia and femur (thigh bone).
What is the Function of a synovial fluid?
to cushion and protect joints
What is the function of fat cushion that surrounds the kidneys in life?
To protect it from injury.
