Knee cartilage

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

The term 'knee cartilage' could refer to either the meniscus cartilage(s) or the articular cartilage.

Clarifying the meaning of knee cartilage

Knee 'cartilages' are the menisci, or shock absorbers of the knee. They should not really be referred to as cartilages because of confusion with articular cartilage, which is the gristle covering the ends of the bones of the knee.