Medial Condyle The medial condyle is one of the two projections of the lower part of the femur. They are covered in thick articular cartilage and act as a shock absorber. Synonyms: Symptoms: Instability of knee, tenderness, stiffness, swelling Conditions: Fracture, Chondromalacia
Medial and lateral Menisci The medial and lateral menisci are crescent shaped bands of thick cartilage attached to the shinbone . They act as shock absorbers and stabilise the knee. Synonyms: Tibial meniscus Symptoms: Catching of the knee joint, locking, popping sensation, swelling , tenderness Conditions: Tears, ruptures
Median Nerve The main nerve at the front of the forearm and controls most of the muscles of the anterior forearm and some of the hand. Synonyms: Labourer’s nerve Symptoms: Problems grasping, burning or tingling of forearm, numbness. Conditions: Carpal tunnel syndrome, entrapment syndrome