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Why is the medial meniscus more likely to be injured than the lateral meniscus?
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When the knee is hit from the lateral side the ligament most likely injured is the?
The medial ligament, also probably the anterior cruciate ligament and possibly the meninsci.
Are the thoracic vertebrae medial or lateral to the scapula?
You can describe them as medial to the scapula.
Where is the eye in relation to the ear lateral or medial?
The shoulders are lateral and inferior to the eyes. The eyes are superior and medial to the shoulders.
What is medial meniscus tear?
It is when the cartilage in the knee called the meniscus is torn apart. this is also confused with an over-sized meniscus (which i have). it comes with pain, instability, and the sensation of giving out. The meniscus may heal or may not. Surgery to get the meniscus repaired is possible. the injury will most likely not take you out of a sport such as football or baseball.
Which ligament in the knee is damaged in extension?
medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate
What are the differences between the medial and lateral meniscus?
Both the Medial and lateral menisci are outside the synovial cavity but within the joint cavity. The Medial meniscus is larger than the lateral meniscus. The Medial meniscus is C shaped where as the lateral mensicus is circular shaped. The Medial meniscus is directly attached to the medial collateral ligament, where as the Popliteal muscle interferes in between the attachment of lateral meniscus and lateral collateral ligament.
Which ligament at the knee protects it from lateral rotation?
ACL and medial meniscus.
When the knee is hit from the lateral side the ligament most likely injured is the?
The medial ligament, also probably the anterior cruciate ligament and possibly the meninsci.
Menisci refer to?
Menisci (including the medial meniscus and the lateral meniscus) are the cartilaginous components in the knee - between the proximal tibia and the distal portion of the femur.
Myxoid degeneration of posterior horn of medial meniscus?
grade i degeneration of posterior horn of medial meniscus
What knee ligament is most likely damaged from a lateral blow?
medial collateral
Are the thoracic vertebrae medial or lateral to the scapula?
You can describe them as medial to the scapula.
What is the opposite of medial?
The opposite of medial is lateral.
Where is the eye in relation to the ear lateral or medial?
The shoulders are lateral and inferior to the eyes. The eyes are superior and medial to the shoulders.
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 body structures are composed of fibrocartilage?
Fibrocartilage makes up most of the menisci of the knee, the pubic joint, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw.
Percentage on disability after knee allograft lateral medial meniscus surgery?
my doctor told me that I have a permanent partial disability after ACL and meniscus surgery, but wasn't sure on the percentage off the top of his head. I am wondering what is the average. Don't know when he will be calling agian.
