A tooth (plural teeth) is a small, calcified, whitish structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or for defensive purposes. The roots of teeth are covered by gums.
Symptoms can include: 1  A popping sound (or a popping or snapping feeling) at the time of injury can sometimes be heard (or felt) if a ligament is completely torn. 2  Swelling of your knee. 3  Pain in your knee.  Tenderness around your knee on 1  touching. Not being able to use or move your knee normally.
When ligaments are damaged, the knee joint may become unstable. Ligament damage often occurs from a sports injury. A torn ligament severely limits knee movement, resulting in the inability to pivot, turn, or twist the leg. Surgery is an option to repair a torn ligament if other medical treatment is not effective. There are 4 major ligaments in the knee. The ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone), and include the following: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).