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2. Meniscus (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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   A meniscus (pl.: menisci or meniscuses) is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that, in contrast to an articular disc, only partly divides a joint cavity. [1] In humans, they are present in the knee, wrist, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomandibular joints; [2] in other animals they may be present in other ...

3. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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   30,000 (2015) [ 4 ] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. [ 1 ] It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. [ 1 ] Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. [ 1 ] Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the ...

4. Medial collateral ligament - Wikipedia

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   FMA. 44600. Anatomical terminology. [edit on Wikidata] The medial collateral ligament (MCL), also called the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) or tibial collateral ligament (TCL), [1] is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint and occurs in humans and other primates.

5. Medial meniscus - Wikipedia

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   Anatomical terminology. [edit on Wikidata] The medial meniscus is a fibrocartilage semicircular band that spans the knee joint medially, located between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia. [1] It is also referred to as the internal semilunar fibrocartilage. The medial meniscus has more of a crescent shape while ...

6. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...

7. Reasons You Have Pain in the Back of Your Knee When ... - AOL

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   A variety of conditions can cause posterior knee pain that worsens when you straighten your leg. This includes muscle strains, ligament tears, nerve or meniscus damage, Baker’s cysts, and blood ...