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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.
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What are some examples of meniscus?
Examples of meniscus include the crescent-shaped cartilage discs located in the knee joints (lateral and medial meniscus), and the curved surface of water in a graduated cylinder due to surface tension.
Myxoid degeneration of posterior horn of medial meniscus?
grade i degeneration of posterior horn of medial meniscus
Teach the surfaces and borders of tibia?
The surfaces of the tibia include the medial and lateral condyles at the upper end, and the medial and lateral malleoli at the lower end. The borders of the tibia consist of the anterior border, which is sharp and located in the front of the bone, the medial border, which is relatively thin, and the interosseous border, which is located on the inner side of the bone and separates it from the fibula.
What is the medial partition between the lateral ventricles?
The interventricular septum is the medial partition between the lateral ventricles. It separates the oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
What is the difference between a lateral malleolus and a medial malleolus?
Lateral refers to the outside of the ankle while medial refers to the inside or towards the midline of the body
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. Medial refers to a location closer to the midline of the body, while lateral refers to a position further away from the midline.
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.
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.
Which ligament at the knee protects it from lateral rotation?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) helps to prevent the knee from excessive lateral (sideways) rotation. It provides stability by limiting the tibia's forward movement in relation to the femur.
What are the special terms used to describe medial and lateral rotation of the forearm?
radius (lateral) Ulna (medial)
Which ligament in the knee is damaged in extension?
medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate
