🦴 Cartilage in the Knee Joint, Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage, Meniscus (Fibrocartilage)

🦴 Cartilage in the Knee Joint

The knee joint contains too main types of cartilage:

1. Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage

• Location: Covers the ends of femur, tibia, and back of patella.

• Function:

• Smooth surface for low-friction joint movement

• Shock absorption

• Protects bones from wear

mri cartilage map

2. Meniscus (Fibrocartilage)

• Medial and Lateral Menisci:

  • C-shaped pads between femur and tibia

  • Made of tough fibrocartilage

• Function:

  • Cushion and stabilize the knee

  • Distribute body weight

  • Absorb shock

🧬 Summary:

Type	Location	Function
Hyaline Cartilage	Bone surfaces (femur, tibia, patella)	Smooth movement, protect bone
Fibrocartilage	Menisci (between femur & tibia)	Shock absorption, stability