25+ Meniscus Anatomy Knee. Therefore, awareness of meniscal anatomy and attempts to save the menisci is a key in preventing early knee osteoarthritis. One meniscus sits on the inside of the knee joint and is referred to as the medial meniscus.
Knee anatomy is quite complex as it forms an important structure of lower limb. Menisci tend to get injured during movements that forcefully twist your knee while bearing weight. (1) they work like a gasket to spread the imagine the knee as a ball resting on a flat plate.
History and physical exam of the knee.
The fibula is not included in the knee joint (contrast to the humerus in the elbow; Popliteal hiatus of the lateral meniscus. Therefore, awareness of meniscal anatomy and attempts to save the menisci is a key in preventing early knee osteoarthritis. The semimembranosus muscle (medial) and the popliteus muscle.