Question

The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is

Answer 1

The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is ______________, and its plural is ______________.

the first one is meniscus, and the other one is menisci.

Answer 2

Meniscus

Step-by-step explanation:

• The crescent-shaped structure made up of cartilage present in the knee is called a meniscus.
• The meniscus helps to protect the knee from injury by providing cushioning and thus, acts as a shock absorber between the thigh and the shin bone.
• It has a C shaped structure just like a crescent moon.
• The plural for meniscus is known as menisci.