The shape of water Likun Zhang (right) and Zhengwu Wang monitor the water passing through a barrier while manipulating the angle of the meniscus. (Courtesy: Clara Turnage/University of Mississippi) ...

The term meniscus comes from the Greek word for "crescent" because of its moon-like shape. This band forms a concave support pad for the thigh bone to rest on. Without the meniscus, you wouldn't be ...

Knee injuries are a problem for many people. The most common knee injury is the torn meniscus. Though a torn meniscus can happen to anyone, this injury occurs most often to athletes. A torn meniscus ...