Meniscus

System Musculoskeletal

Meniscus

Definition

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.

Also known as articular disc — per UBERON

The Meniscus is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as