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It acts as a cushion.
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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.
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.
What is the role of menisci in the jaw and sternoclavicular joints?
menisci is the connective tissue pads that act as shock absorbers to separate joints in general
In what joints are menisci located in the human body?
The knee... don't know any others
What are the discs of fibrocartilage between the articulating surfaces of the knee called?
They are called Menisci. Also called shock abrosbing pads.
Is menisci singular or plural?
Menisci is plural. Meniscus is singular.
What is the plural of meniscus?
menisci or meniscuses but definitely not meniscodes
Why are menisci in the knee joint but not in the elbow?
Menisci is present in the knee as it is weight baring joint.
What is another term for menisci?
Articular discs
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.
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.
What knee structure heals the fastest?
menisci heals the fastet
What is the role of menisci in the jaw and sternoclavicular joints?
menisci is the connective tissue pads that act as shock absorbers to separate joints in general
What subdivides synovial cavities and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces?
Menisci
What will heal faster the Patella MCL ACL or the Menisci?
Mrs Fountains class?
In what joints are menisci located in the human body?
The knee... don't know any others
What is the singular form of meniscus?
The word meniscus is the singular form; the plural form is menisci.
