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.
The symptoms for any kind of ligament injury will be similar, regardless on the extent of damage. Usually, there is a snapping, popping or a cracking sound during the injury, when there is a torn ligament. The usual symptoms include swelling, bruising accompanied with severe pain and pressure on the joint. There is also instabilityâa feeling that the knee is locking or is about to break down.
These injuries are common in soccer players, football players, basketball players, skiers, gymnasts, and other athletes. There are four ligaments in the knee that are prone to injury: 1  Mentioned above, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the two major ligaments in the knee.2  It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone in the knee. 3  ACL injuries are a common cause of disability in the knee.n ACL injury -- or other ligament injury -- is sometimes hard to diagnose. Symptoms of a knee ligament injury are: 1  Pain, often sudden and severe. 2  A loud pop or snap during the injury. 3  Swelling. 4  A feeling of looseness in the joint. 5  Inability to put weight on the point without pain. 6  1.