Posterior horn lateral meniscus

What does "Posterior horn lateral meniscus" 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

"Posterior horn lateral meniscus" refers to a specific part of a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee. The knee has two of these pieces, one on the inside (medial) and one on the outside (lateral). Each piece has a front (anterior) and back (posterior) part, which are called horns. So, the "posterior horn of the lateral meniscus" is the back part of the outside piece of cartilage in the knee.

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