• Source: Articular disc

The articular disc (or disk) is a thin, oval plate of fibrocartilage present in several joints which separates synovial cavities. This separation of the cavity space allows for separate movements to occur in each space.
The presence of an articular disk also permits a more even distribution of forces between the articulating surfaces of bones, increases the stability of the joint, and aids in directing the flow of synovial fluid to areas of the articular cartilage that experience the most friction.
The term "meniscus" has a very similar meaning.




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See also


Triangular fibrocartilage ("articular disk of the distal radioulnar articulation")
Articular disk of the temporomandibular joint
Articular disk of sternoclavicular articulation




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Anatomy figure: 10:06-15 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Hand kinesiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Articular disc
• Temporomandibular joint
• Articular disc of sternoclavicular joint
• Joint
• Sternoclavicular joint
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Hyaline cartilage
• Distal radioulnar articulation
• Wrist
• Triangular fibrocartilage