| Cartilage, discs and menisci all require balanced movement to preserve flexibility and mobility. |
| While the menisci play the role of joints or holds, they contribute very moderately to knee stability. |
| Injury to the menisci generally results from traction, compression, torque forces, or a combination of all three. |
| Anchored to the tibia and sandwiched between the tibia and femur are two important fibrous structures shaped like half-moons, called menisci. |
| Stability of the knee depends on the shape of the condyles and menisci in combination with ligamentous and muscular structures. |
| When the water content is low, the water collects at the points of contact between the sand particles, forming menisci similar to those in a glass of water where the water surface meets the inside of the glass. |
