In the knee joint,the medial and lateral menisci
A)are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia.
B)act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces.
C)take the place of bursae.
D)are found between the patella and femur.
E)are fat pads to protect the articulating bones.

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The medial and lateral menisci are cartilaginous structures that act as shock absorbers and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces in the knee joint. They do not bind the knee to the tibia, take the place of bursae, or protect the articulating bones as fat pads.

In the Knee Joint,the Medial and Lateral Menisci