Name

# Medial Meniscus

Pronunciation

(mE-dE-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

Medial meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage type structure that is broader posteriorly than anteriorly.

It is also attached to the deep surface of the tibial collateral ligament & is consequently frequently injured in conjunction with injuries of the tibial collateral ligament.