Morphometry of Lateral Meniscus: a Cadaveric Study
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Address for Correspondence: Dr. Nisha Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Gian Sagar Medical College And Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, National Highway 64, Jansla, Patiala, Punjab 140601, India. Mobile no.: 09815602904, E-Mail: [email protected] The objective of present study was done to provide a base line data of morphometric parameters of lateral meniscus. Variations of length and width of lateral meniscus may help to determine the possibility of injury of lateral meniscus. 100 normal lateral menisci were obtained during routine cadaveric dissection of knee joints. The inner circumference, outer circumference and width of right, left and total meniscus were tabulated. Lateral and medial meniscus act as cushions in legs. The lateral and medial menisci are important articular elements of knee joint, performing functions, like weight bearing, shock absorption. Their function is stabilization in every plane but they have important role in rotational movement.
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