Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Abstract

The menisci are semilunar discs of fibrocartilaginous tissue which play critical roles 
in knee joint biomechanics [1]. Despite, it has been described in the past as nearly useless 
with perhaps some minor roles on joint nutrition and stabilization [2]. These complex 
structures are primarily composed of an interlacing network of collagen fibers 
(predominantly type I collagen) interposed with cells, and an extracellular matrix (ECM) of 
proteoglycans and glycoproteins.

Journal
Meniscal Transplantation, ed. Verdonk R., Monllau J.C. and Espregueira-Mendes J.
Pagination
7-14
Publisher
Springer
ISBN
978-3-642-38105-8
URL
http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-38106-5_2
Keywords
basic science, meniscus
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
Year of Publication
2013
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-38106-5_2
Date Published
2013-05-16
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