Questions: Question 1 In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia. act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. take the place of bursae. are found between the patella and femur. are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.

Question 1 In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia. act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. take the place of bursae. are found between the patella and femur. are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.
Transcript text: Question 1 In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia. act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. take the place of bursae. are found between the patella and femur. are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.
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The answer is the second one: act as cushions between the articulating surfaces.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia: This is incorrect. The menisci do not bind the knee to the tibia; rather, they are situated between the femur and tibia to provide cushioning and stability.

  2. Act as cushions between the articulating surfaces: This is correct. The medial and lateral menisci are crescent-shaped cartilages that sit between the femur and tibia, acting as shock absorbers and providing cushioning to the knee joint.

  3. Take the place of bursae: This is incorrect. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between tissues, whereas menisci are cartilaginous structures that provide cushioning and stability.

  4. Are found between the patella and femur: This is incorrect. The menisci are located between the femur and tibia, not between the patella and femur.

  5. Are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones: This is incorrect. Menisci are not fat pads; they are fibrocartilaginous structures that provide cushioning and stability to the knee joint.

In summary, the medial and lateral menisci act as cushions between the articulating surfaces of the knee joint.

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