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.
Differentiate among tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and vital capacity of lungs. 1  The normal volume moved in or out of the lungs during quiet breathing is called tidal volume.  You can increase both the amount you inhale and the amount you exhale by breathing deeply.