Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 9RFT
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Match the term menisci with the most closely related description given below:
Wrist joint
Dorsiflexion
Fluid-filled pockets
Diarthrosis
Knee
Intervertebral discs
Supination
Extension
Synarthrosis
Introduction:
Menisci are crescent shaped pads of fibrous cartilage present between the tibial and femoral surfaces. The accessory structures of the synovial joints consist of a pair of fibrous cartilage pads, lateral menisci, and medial menisci.
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