During a weightlifting event, a participant suffered a painful injury involving a connective tissue pad on the lateral border of his left knee. Which structure is most likely the one that got damaged? During a weightlifting event, a participant suffered a painful injury involving a connective tissue pad on the lateral border of his left knee. Which structure is most likely the one that got damaged? the lateral meniscus the medial meniscus the fibular collateral ligament the lateral collateral ligament

The lateral meniscus

Explanation: The lateral meniscus is a fabrocartilagenous in nature it has a vital role in maintaining the stability of the knee. The lateral meniscus is located on the outside part of the knee

The lateral meniscus tear is an injury located on the outside of the knee joint, It usually either occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury,or gradually through wear and tear.

THE SYMPTOMS OF THE INJURY TO THE LATERAL MENISCUS OCCURS WITH A SHARP PAIN AROUND THE KNEE WITH TEARING EXPERIENCED BETWEEN 24 TO 48HOURS AFTER INJURY.