The meniscus is no longer considered the evolutionary remnant in the knee joint.Rather, it is now well established as an important structure that is integral to the complex biomechanics and proper functioning of the knee. The medial and lateral menisci form two crescent-shaped wedges of ...
The Valcuvia and Pizzoni di Laveno folds are separated by the Pizzoni di Laveno Fault, a reverse structure dipping steeply to the NW. This fault puts in contact the overturned Lower Jurassic limestones of the southern limb of the Pizzoni di Laveno Anticline in the hanging wall against the o...