Ligament & Meniscus. Related topic Background Each knee has two menisci. They are commonly called âthe cartilageâ, although this is not strictly accurate. There is one on the medial (inner) side of the knee and one on the lateral (outer) side of the knee. They are C, or crescent shaped, and serve to cup the femur as it sits on the tibia to improve the congruity of the joint.
expiratory reserve volume. Type:Term. Definitions. 1. the maximal volume of air (about 1000 mL) that can be expelled from the lungs after a normal expiration.
residual volume: what is the term used to describe the amount of air remaining in your lungs after you have completed a quiet respiratory cycle? functional residual capacity: what is the term used to describe the maximum amount of air that you can move into or out of your lungs in a single respiratory cycle? vital capacity