Name

# Lateral Meniscus

Pronunciation

(lat-er-al me-nis-kus)

Innervation

Moore, K.L., Clinically Orientated Anatomy 3rd Edition,

pp. 478, fig 5-90

pp. 480, fig 5-92

pp. 481, fig 5-93

Notes

Lateral meniscus is more circular. It conforms to the more circular shape of the tibial condyle. It also covers a more wide area of the articular surface than the medial meniscus.

The popliteus tendon separates the lateral meniscus from the fibula collateral ligament.