The medial meniscus and lateral meniscus are specialized structures within the knee. These crescent-shaped shock absorbers between the tibia and femur have an important role in the function and health of the knee. Removing the entire medial meniscus can lead to a bow-legged deformity and medial joint arthritis. 2  Removing the entire lateral meniscus can cause a knock-kneed deformity and lateral joint arthritis. 3  Location-A tear may be located in the anterior horn, body, or posterior horn. 4  A posterior horn tear is the most common.
While fish near the surface may die when lightning strikes the water, the fish that are deep underwater are likely to survive. Lightning strikes the surface of the water, but its electricity is neutralized deeper down. Keep Learning.
People don't always die from being struck by lightning, and when the enormous discharge does cause cardiac arrest, many people are resurrected but often with serious consequences to the brain. In rare cases being struck by lightning can lead to a positive change in how the brain functions. One famous case of this is that of Tony Cicoria MD, who was struck by lightning at the age of 42 in Albany, New York's capital. It happened in 1994 when people still needed to use public telephones when away from home.