Resembling a crescent or C, the medial meniscus is a poorly mobile structure held in place by the medial and transverse collateral ligaments, and by the insertions at the level of the anterior and posterior intercondylar fossa of the tibial plateau.
Thanks to the support of a very similar element - the lateral meniscus located on the lateral surface of the tibial plateau - the medial meniscus fulfills various functions, including: safeguarding the knee from the effects of improper movements, absorbing shocks and cushioning the weight borne by the knee , prevent direct collision between the femur and tibia, promote the correct distribution of synovial fluid, etc.
The medial meniscus can be the victim of injury; injuries of the medial meniscus are among the most common knee injuries.
