Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Menisci are fibrocartilaginous discs located between the femur and tibia in the knee joint. They are weight‐bearing structures that are often damaged and may require replacement via arthrosporic or open procedure. The medial and lateral menisci show distinct morphological differences, with variations in thickness and width influencing injury mechanisms. However, data on meniscal morphology are limited. To measure the length of the meniscus from the anterior horn to the posterior horns between the right and left knee. The study involved 60 menisci (30 knee joints) from adult cadavers. An incision was made to remove the skin, soft tissues and muscles for proper cleaning. A black ink marker outlined all attachments. The length of the meniscus from the anterior to posterior horns was measured with non‐elastic thread. Distances between the horns were measured using a digital calliper, placed between their apexes. THE Width was assessed at the anterior third, middle third and posterior third, while thickness was measured at the same points using the calliper on the outer circumference. The distance between the anterior and posterior horns of the right knee was significantly greater at 28.9±1.3 compared to the left knee, which measured 28.2±1.5. The thickness of the meniscus in the left knee was recorded as 3.1±1.0 for the anterior third and 5.1±0.9 for both the middle and posterior thirds. Additionally, the medial outer and inner lengths between the anterior and posterior horns of the right knee were 80.4±1.4 and 46.6±0.9, respectively. The findings of this study support Interventionists performing advanced orthopaedic surgeries such as arthroscopy, knee transplants, meniscal transplants and meniscectomy. Understanding meniscal morphometry is important for diagnosis and treatment. Normal meniscus variants are rare and often asymptomatic, though discoid menisci have a higher risk of tearing.
How to cite this article:
Manish Gupta, Pawan Kumar Mahato and Akanksha Sharma. Morphological Study of Menisci of Knee Joint in Human Cadavers.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.20.23
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