Anatomy

Tibial Menisci

The interarticular fibrocartilages of the superior surface of the tibia.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The interarticular fibrocartilages of the superior surface of the tibia.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Menisci, Tibial
  • Meniscus, Tibial
  • Semilunar Cartilages
  • Tibial Meniscus
  • Cartilage, Semilunar
  • Cartilages, Semilunar
  • Semilunar Cartilage
  • Lateral Menisci
  • Medial Menisci
  • Menisci, Lateral
  • Menisci, Medial
  • Meniscus, Medial
  • Lateral Meniscus
  • Medial Meniscus
  • Meniscus, Lateral

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

87; was SEMILUNAR CARTILAGES 1963-86

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NLM Classification

WE 870

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tibial Menisci. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008592. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008592
  2. Tibial Menisci. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70231003