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Fill in the blank: Pads of fibrocartilage between the bones' articular surfaces that maintain the joint's stability are called _____.
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Meniscus refers to a piece of cartilage found between the femur and the tibia at the knee joint. In the human knee, there are two menisci (plural form of meniscus) located between the femur and the knee. Wedge-shaped and rubbery in texture, the meniscus functions like a shock-absorber in the knee that helps to absorb extra energy whenever the body engages in high impact activities like jumping or running.
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View this answerPads of fibrocartilage between the bones' articular surfaces that maintain the joint's stability are called articular discs. Articular discs are thin,...
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Major Types of Cartilage
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Cartilage is flexible connective tissue that supports parts of the body, including some facial structures and major bones. In this lesson, discover the importance and roles of three major types of cartilage: hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic.
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