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Meaning of "menisci"
Meniscus: In physics and chemistry, the curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube, concave for water and convex for mercury, resulting from surface tension
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Force is then required to break these menisci.
Using menisci to measure surface tension.
In this group there were no cases of involvement of both menisci.
Dissections or ruptures of the menisci can be degenerative or traumatic.
The menisci are triangular fibrocartilage semilunar the cut.
Tibial joint cartilage is removed with the menisci.
The lateral and medial menisci function as shock absorbers.
It passes in front of the menisci.
Both menisci were torn.
No gross cartilage damage was observed on the articular surfaces or menisci.
Knee menisci have a critical role in absorbing and distributing load.
Twisting the knee can cause injury to the menisci.
Menisci are needed to distribute the body weight across the knee.
Removal of all or part of the menisci of the knee is one example.
The two menisci are attached to each other anteriorly by the ligament.
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Evaporation of solvent from the ink menisci at the nozzle plate.
Menisci can be torn during innocuous activities such as walking or squatting.
Injuries to ligaments and menisci most often occur in middle aged adults.
Menisci have also been replaced by prostheses composed of permanent artificial material.
The two portions are typically filled slightly past capacity resulting in menisci.
The menisci are two strong pieces of cartilage found in the knee.
The anterior and posterior horns of both menisci are secured to the tibial plateaus.
Ligaments and menisci are often damaged following contact or sudden twisting.
Incisions were then made perpendicular to the meniscal horn attachments to release the menisci.
There are two menisci in each knee on either side of the knee.
Still a further object is to provide a method by which such prosthetic menisci can be fabricated.
The menisci are anatomic structures exposed to trauma and aging as all joint.
Complete and incomplete discoid menisci vary in their degree of tibial plateau coverage.
The menisci are small blocks located between the two knee bones.
Research has shown that damaged menisci lack the growth factors to heal.
The two menisci in each knee also play an important role in joint stability.
Head of right tibia seen from above, showing menisci and attachments of ligaments.
Absence of the menisci is associated with joint instability and to increased cartilage degeneration.
That means e.g. the concentration of magnesium in bones and menisci decrease with age.
Traumatic injuries of the menisci are commonly caused by twisting and compression of the joint.
These two procedures are very important, because they facilitate and stimulate healing of the menisci.
Excessive loading of the menisci and articular cartilage can lead to degenerative changes.
These activities result in instability accidents which can damage the cartilage, menisci and other ligaments.
The main limitation was that menisci were principally from slaughterhouse specimens without a clinical history.
Later, Dr. Heshmat Shahriaree began experimenting with ways to excise fragments of menisci.
The menisci can be damaged at any age in different ways and for various reasons.
The composite membrane thus formed comprised menisci of zirconia suspended within the Hastelloy mesh interstices.
The menisci act to disperse the weight of the body and reduce friction during movement.
With the complete and incomplete types, the menisci usually become symptomatic when a meniscal tear occurs.
The menisci are two cartilaginous discs that have C shape.
After 12 weeks, the animals were killed and the menisci were examined.
The menisci have a number of important functions:.
The welds must be made, as stated above, with convex solidification menisci.
The menisci are stabilizers in many handling planes, mainly in the anterior.
In addition to these bones, the knee includes cartilage, ligaments, menisci and tendons.
