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).
Diagnosis of lateral collateral ligament injury is based on palpation, and can be used to determine the severity of the damage. Your veterinarian will test the integrity of the ligament by holding the limb in. extension, and performing a varus stress test.amage to the lateral collateral ligament specifically, is usually caused by a severe blow to the side of the joint or a twisting motion, especially at high speed. The affected ligament may be stretched, partially torn, or completely ruptured.