Medial meniscus
Medial Meniscus
The Medial Meniscus (pronunciation: /ˈmiːdiəl mɪˈnɪskəs/) is a C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee joint. It is one of the two menisci present in each knee, the other being the lateral meniscus.
Etymology
The term 'meniscus' is derived from the Greek word 'mēniskos', meaning 'crescent'. 'Medial' is derived from the Latin word 'medialis', meaning 'middle'.
Function
The Medial Meniscus serves to distribute the weight of the body across the knee joint and reduce friction during movement. It also contributes to the stability of the knee.
Related Terms
- Anterior horn of medial meniscus: The front part of the medial meniscus.
- Posterior horn of medial meniscus: The back part of the medial meniscus.
- Meniscectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the damaged part of a meniscus.
- Meniscus tear: A common injury to the meniscus.
- Meniscus transplant: A surgical procedure to replace a damaged meniscus with a donor graft.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medial meniscus
- Wikipedia's article - Medial meniscus
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