KIN 361 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Lateral Meniscus, Popliteus Muscle, Gastrocnemius Muscle
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Downside for the lateral meniscus: it is so far for the oxygen to diffuse so it gets the least nutrients as the nutrients will mostly be absorbed before it arrives to the lateral meniscus. Very few pain sensors at the lateral meniscus therefore we feel very little trauma pain when we hurt it. More from straight compression which squishes the tissue away from the bottom of the condyle and causes a latitudinal split. Could cause arthritis later on if left untreated. Other fractures: call for paramedic, splint and mobilize to emergency room. Knee anatomy: stabilization, boney none, static: collaterals. Knee menisci: cadaveric picture of menisci, cushions shock, femoral stability, blood supply. Knee stability lateral condyle is suppose to be higher than the medial condyle --- the higher the better. We want it to be high so that it restricts the bottom of the patella from lateral excursion (movement laterally)
