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  2. Lateral meniscus - Wikipedia

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    FMA. 44631. Anatomical terminology. [edit on Wikidata] The lateral meniscus (external semilunar fibrocartilage) is a fibrocartilaginous band that spans the lateral side of the interior of the knee joint. It is one of two menisci of the knee, the other being the medial meniscus. It is nearly circular and covers a larger portion of the articular ...

  3. Fibular collateral ligament - Wikipedia

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    The lateral collateral ligament (LCL, long external lateral ligament or fibular collateral ligament) is an extrinsic ligament of the knee located on the lateral side of the knee. [ 1 ][verification needed][ 2 ] Its superior attachment is at the lateral epicondyle of the femur (superoposterior to the popliteal groove); its inferior attachment is ...

  4. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Human knee. Specialty. Orthopedics. Knee pain is pain in or around the knee. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. There are four compartments to the knee. These are the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment and the superior tibiofibular joint.

  5. Iliotibial band syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia composing the tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. It is located on the lateral aspect of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee.

  6. Lateral epicondyle of the femur - Wikipedia

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    Anatomical terms of bone. [edit on Wikidata] The lateral epicondyle of the femur, smaller and less prominent than the medial epicondyle, gives attachment to the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint. Directly below it is a small depression from which a smooth well-marked groove curves obliquely upward and backward to the posterior ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. Posterolateral corner injuries - Wikipedia

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    Posterolateral corner injuries (PLC injuries) of the knee are injuries to a complex area formed by the interaction of multiple structures. Injuries to the posterolateral corner can be debilitating to the person and require recognition and treatment to avoid long term consequences. [1] Injuries to the PLC often occur in combination with other ...

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

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    Baker’s (Popliteal) Cyst. Baker’s cysts are a relatively common occurrence. They arise when an underlying knee issue, like osteoarthritis, meniscal degeneration, or a ligament tear, causes ...

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