Synonyms in a broader sense Cartilage disc, anterior horn, pars intermedia, posterior horn, inner meniscus, outer meniscus, Definition The inner meniscus is – together with the outer meniscus – a part of the knee joint. It serves as a sliding and displacement bearing between the bones involved. Due to its anatomy, it is much more … Inner meniscus
Blood supply Both menisci (inner meniscus and outer meniscus) are in their central part not at all and further outside only sparsely interspersed with blood vessels. Therefore, the outer – still best supplied with blood – zone also has the name “red zone”. The supply of nutrients to the inner meniscus is thus mainly via … Blood supply | Inner meniscus
Inner meniscus horn The human knee has two menisci – the outer meniscus and the inner meniscus. These form the joint surface and can be further divided into different parts. The inner meniscus, which lies on the inner side of the knee joint, also has a part called the posterior horn. This is the part … Inner meniscus horn | Inner meniscus
What is the discus triangularis? The discus triangularis is a cartilage disc embedded between the first row of carpal bones and the ulna and radius. It ensures that forces acting on the wrist can be better absorbed and also prevents the ulna, radius and carpal bones from rubbing directly against each other. Anatomy When viewed … Discus triangularis
Tear of the discus triangularis Tearing of the discus triangularis is usually the result of an accident involving the wrist. Another possibility is the degenerative alteration of the discus. In this case, excessive stress on the cartilage disc leads to weakness and consequently to tearing. The standard examination to find a diagnosis is either the … Tear of the discus triangularis | Discus triangularis
Synonyms Joint head, socket, joint mobility, Medical: Articulatio Number of joints The number of human joints depends on whether you add up only real joints or all the articulated joints of the body. Real joints, i.e. joints that consist of two joint partners, are separated from each other by a cartilage-lined joint gap and have … Human joints
Definition The popliteal fossa is an anatomical structure on the back of the knee. It is diamond-shaped and is bordered on the outside by the biceps femoris muscle – the two-headed thigh muscle. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles are joined inwards, i.e. towards the middle of the knee. Both ensure flexion and internal rotation of … Hollow of the knee
Knee pit tapen For some years now, you can see more and more athletes running around with adhesive tapes in the most colorful colors. But what is a tape good for, and can it help with pain in the knee and the hollow of the knee?First of all, one has to distinguish between “kinesio-tapes” and … Knee pit tapen | Hollow of the knee
Thrombosis A particularly dangerous complication of pain in the hollow of the knee is thrombotic vascular occlusion of an arterial or venous nature. In most cases, this is a thrombus, i.e. a blood clot that attaches itself to narrow points in the venous system. Such a thrombus has no contact with the vessel wall, and … Thrombosis | Hollow of the knee
Diagnosis Pain in the hollow of the knee can have a wide range of causes. To exclude a Baker cyst, an MRI is usually performed. An MRI can also detect 90% of all meniscus damage. Unfortunately, this procedure is very expensive (1000- 2000€ per imaging) and therefore not always the first choice. An orthopedic or … Diagnosis | Hollow of the knee
Definition The synovial fluid, called “synovial fluid” in medical synovia and in colloquial speech, is a viscous and clear fluid that is present in the joint cavities. It is formed by the mucosa of the joint capsule and serves to reduce the frictional forces during joint movements and to supply the joint cartilage with nutrients. … Synovial fluid
Joint mucosa inflammation Inflammation of the synovial membrane, also known as synovitis, refers to a painful and swelling reaction of the body in the area of the synovial membrane (synonyms: synovialis or synovial membrane). It can lead to redness and overheating of the joint. In addition, fluid can also accumulate and lead to joint effusion. … Joint mucosa inflammation | Synovial fluid
