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What is the specific role of the menisci of the knee? Of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments?
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They are crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures that deepen the articulating surface of the tibia. This is represented by the equation: \[ Menisci = Deepen(ArticulatingSurface(Tibia)) \] Show more…
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