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A crescentic cartilage (gristle) lying on either side (medial and lateral) of the upper end of the tibia (shin bone), cushioning the joint with the femur (thigh bone).
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| meniscus |
The curved top of a column of liquid in a small tube.
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| meniscus |
The curved surface of a liquid in a narrow-diameter glass tube.
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| meniscus |
Crescent shaped cartilage, usually pertaining to the knee joint; also known as "cartilage." There are two menisci in the knee, medial and lateral. These work to absorb weight within the knee and provide stability.
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| meniscus |
The upper surface of a column of liquid.
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