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.
Black rockfish often die from barotrauma (physical injury due to changes in pressure) after being caught by fishermen. These fish do not have a vent on their swim bladder (an air-filled organ used to adjust buoyancy).