The menisci are present in which joint?

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QUESTION

The menisci are present in which joint?

OPTIONS

(A) Hip
(B) Hock
(C) Stifle
(D) Shoulder

ANSWER

(C) Stifle

EXPLANATION

Menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures found within the stifle joint and improve congruence and distribute load between the femur and tibia. The hip, hock, and shoulder joints do not have the paired menisci characteristic of the stifle.

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