etching. 1. A process in which a special needle is used to draw a design on a metal plate overlaid with wax. The plate is then treated with acid, inked, and finally used to print reproductions of the design.
Collateral Ligaments. These are found on the sides of your knee. The medial or inside collateral ligament (MCL) connects the femur to the tibia. The lateral or outside collateral ligament (LCL) connects the femur to the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibula).The collateral ligaments control the sideways motion of your knee and brace it against unusual movement.hese are found on the sides of your knee. The medial or inside collateral ligament (MCL) connects the femur to the tibia. The lateral or outside collateral ligament (LCL) connects the femur to the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibula).
Dog Knee Surgery and Torn Knee Ligaments. Torn or injured ligaments is a common problem in dogs (also called Cruciated Ligament Rupture). In fact, 20% of dogs will suffer from the problem. It can be caused from jumping, such as for a Frisbee, or jumping from a step or car.