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.
Back to Top Symptoms. Symptoms of a tear in the lateral collateral ligament are: 1  Knee swelling. 2  Locking or catching of the knee with movement. 3  Pain or tenderness along the outside of the knee.4  Knee gives way, or feels like it is going to give way, when it is active or stressed in a certain way.ymptoms of a tear in the lateral collateral ligament are: 1  Knee swelling. 2  Locking or catching of the knee with movement. 3  Pain or tenderness along the outside of the knee.