Anterior horn

What does "Anterior horn" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "anterior horn" is a term used to describe a part of a structure in the knee called the meniscus. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that acts like a cushion between the thigh bone and the shin bone. The anterior horn is the front part of this cushion.

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