meniscus

Introduction

A crescent-shaped fibrocartilagenous structure of the knee.

A meniscus is also found in the

• acromioclavicular joint
• sternoclavicular joint
• temporomandibular joints

Pathology

• meniscal injury, meniscal tear

More general terms

• cartilage

More specific terms

• lateral meniscus (meniscus lateralis)
• medial meniscus (meniscus medialis, faliciform cartilage)

Additional terms

• meniscal injury
• meniscal tear