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.
When lightning strikes a tree or other object, much of the energy travels outward from the strike in and along the ground surface. This is known as the ground current. Anyone outside near a lightning strike is potentially a victim of ground current. person struck directly by lightning becomes a part of the main lightning discharge channel. Most often, direct strikes occur to victims who are in open areas. Direct strikes are not as common as the other ways people are struck by lightning, but they are potentially the most deadly.