Symptoms of a torn medial meniscus include being unable to extend the leg, feeling best when the knee is bent, developing gradual pain after stressing the knees, and swelling in the knee region ...

The knee is a meeting place for four bones — the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shinbone), fibula (calf bone), and patella ... These are the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.

Knee anatomy and common knee injuries Medically reviewed by Courtney L. Gilbert, PT, DPT, AIB VR/CON — Written by Kathleen Davis, FNP — Updated on May 9, 2025 Anatomy ...

The anatomy of the medial patellofemoral ligament has been widely described as having an origin on the medial femur and a “sail-shaped” or fan-shaped attachment on the patella.