Figure meniscus tear

Meniscal tear
(= Meniscus rupture)
I - longitudinal tear
II - oblique view (rag tear)
III - radial crack (transverse crack)
IV - basket handle tear (special form)
V - degeneration (wear and tear)

1. Inner meniscus -
   Meniscus medialis
2. Outer meniscus -
   Lateral meniscus
3. Posterior cruciate ligament -
   Lig. Cruciatum posterius
4. Anterior cruciate ligament -
   Lig. Cruciatum anterius
5. Femur -
   Femur
6. Kneecap - patella
7. Shin - Tibia

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