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The medial meniscus is a fibrocartilage semicircular band that spans the knee joint medially, located between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia. It is also referred to as the internal semilunar fibrocartilage. The medial meniscus has more of a crescent shape while the lateral meniscus is more circular. The anterior aspects of both menisci are connected by the transverse ligament. It is a common site of injury, especially if the knee is twisted.

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  • The medial meniscus is a fibrocartilage semicircular band that spans the knee joint medially, located between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia. It is also referred to as the internal semilunar fibrocartilage. The medial meniscus has more of a crescent shape while the lateral meniscus is more circular. The anterior aspects of both menisci are connected by the transverse ligament. It is a common site of injury, especially if the knee is twisted. (en)
  • O menisco medial é o menisco da porção mais interna do joelho. Insere-se de forma firme à cápsula articular, bem como ao Ligamento colateral medial, ligamentos cruzados anterior e posterior e ao músculo semimembranáceo. (pt)
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  • Head of right tibia seen from above, showing menisci and attachments of ligaments. (en)
  • Left knee joint from behind, showing interior ligaments. (en)
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  • The medial meniscus is a fibrocartilage semicircular band that spans the knee joint medially, located between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia. It is also referred to as the internal semilunar fibrocartilage. The medial meniscus has more of a crescent shape while the lateral meniscus is more circular. The anterior aspects of both menisci are connected by the transverse ligament. It is a common site of injury, especially if the knee is twisted. (en)
  • O menisco medial é o menisco da porção mais interna do joelho. Insere-se de forma firme à cápsula articular, bem como ao Ligamento colateral medial, ligamentos cruzados anterior e posterior e ao músculo semimembranáceo. (pt)
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  • Menisco medial (pt)
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