meniscus

articular disc

Crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure present in the knee, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomandibular joints[2] that, in contrast to articular disks, only partly divides a joint cavity.[3] A small meniscus also occurs in the radio-carpal joint.

类型 Joint
上级结构 multicellular anatomical structure
拉丁名称 articular disc
FMA ID 76690

常见问题

What is the meniscus?
Crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure present in the knee, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomandibular joints[2] that, in contrast to articular disks, only partly divides a joint cavity.[3] A small meniscus also occurs in the radio-carpal joint.
What is the Latin name for the meniscus?
The Latin name for the meniscus is articular disc.

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