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Torn meniscus

Image showing knee anatomy and torn meniscus

Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as the menisci (plural of meniscus) lie between your shinbone and your thighbone to stabilize and cushion your knee joint. Any activity that causes you to twist your knee, especially with forceful pressure, can lead to a torn meniscus.
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