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What is the meniscus?
Human BodyJoints
Quick Answer
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. Each knee has two menisci: medial and lateral.
The Full Story
The menisci are wedge-shaped fibrocartilage structures between the femur and tibia. They help distribute body weight, absorb shock, and improve the fit of the knee joint surfaces. The knee has a medial meniscus on the inner side and a lateral meniscus on the outer side. Meniscus tears are common sports injuries because the structure can be twisted under load. Because the meniscus has limited blood supply, some tears heal slowly or may not heal fully.
Key Facts
1.Two in each knee
2.Cushion and stabilize the joint
3.Limited blood supply
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