Lateral meniscus
Meniscus lateralis
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- What it is
- Almost circular (O-shaped) fibrocartilage ring on the lateral tibial plateau.
- Function
- Distributes load across the lateral compartment and aids knee stability.
- Size
- ≈ 3.5 cm across, 10 mm wide
- Clinical note
- It is more mobile than the medial meniscus, which partly protects it from tearing.