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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.
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What are the discs of fibrocartilage between the articulating surfaces of the knee called?
They are called Menisci. Also called shock abrosbing pads.
A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.?
true
Does a meniscus function to cushion articulating surfaces on bone?
yes
What is the use of cartilage in your bodies?
To cushion and protect the articulating surfaces of bones.
Where is the growth plate of a long bone located?
At the ends, adjacent to the articulating surfaces.
What is the of fibrous capsule?
Seperate the articulating surfaces. Makes the joint more stable minimizes wear and tear on joint surfaces
What is the fibrous capsule?
Seperate the articulating surfaces. Makes the joint more stable minimizes wear and tear on joint surfaces
The thin layer of hyaline cartilage on articulating surfaces of bones is called what?
articular cartilage
Location of synovial?
Synovial fluid is found in the joint capsule and acts as a lubricant for articulating surfaces.
What joints occur where articulating surfaces are nearly flat or slightly curved to allow a backand forth motion?
Gliding joints.
What is the function of the fibrous capsul?
Protection from trauma and damage to the inner parts of the kidney
What is a loose pack?
It's a point in the range of motion of a joint at which articulating surfaces are the least congruent and the supporting structures are the most lax .
