Meniscus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meniscus , plural: menisci/meniscuses , from the Greek for "crescent", is a curve in the surface of a molecular substance and is produced in response to the surface of the container or another obje...
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Meniscus (anatomy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In anatomy, a meniscus (from Greek μηνίσκος meniskos , "crescent") is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure that, in contrast to articular disks, only partly divides a joint cavity. In hu...
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Medically speaking, the "cartilage" is actually known as the meniscus. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of fibrocartilage which is located at the peripheral aspect of the joint. The majority of the meniscus has no blood supply.
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The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage. Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a buffer between the bones to protect the joint. The meniscus serves as a shock-absorption system, assists in lubricating the joint, and limits the ability to flex and extend the joint.
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Two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage act as "shock absorbers" between your thighbone and shinbone. These are called meniscus. They are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable.
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Torn meniscus — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatment of this common knee injury. ... Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee can lead to a torn meniscus. In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee may contribute to a torn meniscus.
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