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Anatomy and biomechanics of the meniscus

Year: 1995
Type: article
Abstract: The menisci appear at approximately the 8th to 10th week of fetal development. They are discernible in the adult knee joint as crescent-shaped fibrocartilagenous wedges between the femoral and tibial condyles. Their unique design, structure, composition, and anatomic attachments allow the menisci to play an integral role in normal knee joint function. The primary biomechanical function of the meniscus is load transmission. Other functions include shock absorption, joint stability and congruity, and joint lubrication and nutrition.
DOI: 10.1016/s1048-6666(95)80041-7
Institutions: Hospital for Special Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medicine, Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,260
OpenAlex ID: W2033204734
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Cites: 65
Cited by: 35
Related to: 10