An orthopaedic surgeon uses an arthroscope to make an incision.
ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament.
A graft is tissue that is transplanted surgically. The medial meniscus on the inside part of the knee represents a C-shape, and the lateral meniscus on the outer half of the knee joint represent a U-shape.
The patella is also known as the kneecap.
The opposite of medial is lateral.
A ligament is a connective tissue that attaches bone to done and holds structures together.
Anterior is the front of the body.
A collateral is a subordinate or an accessory