The menisci and joint capsule of knee joint in New Zealand Rabbit

Abstract

The aim of this study was to reveal the anatomic features of the joint capsules and meniscus in the knee joint of adult New Zealand rabbits and to provide data for the other researchers. The cranial femoropatellar compartment lying distally between the patella and the patellar ligament was observed widening on the proximal aspect of the infrapatellar adipose body filling this space between the patellar ligament and tuberositas tibia. This location was determined to be the most suitable space for intracapsular injection. Latex was injected into the joint to assess the limits of the joint capsule and its connections. The cavities in the knee joint of the rabbit were seen to be connected with each other. The cavities in the joint capsule widening on the proximal aspect of the infrapatellar adipose body were displayed coursing in the cranio-caudal direction on both sides and providing a passage for the lateral and medial femorotibial compartments.