A, Suprapatellar pouch with view of undersurface of articularis genu. B, Tangential view of patellofemoral articulation. C, Normal medial parapatellar plica. D, Posteromedial compartment is seen by passing arthroscope through intercondylar notch after viewing medial compartment. E, Posteromedial compartment is seen through posteromedial portal, which is made after completion of routine examination if complete posteromedial view is unsatisfactory. F, Medial meniscus and medial compartment. G, Cruciate ligaments with fatty synovium covering posterior cruciate ligament. H, View of lateral meniscus and lateral compartment. I, View of posterior horn of lateral meniscus and popliteal tendon through hiatus. J, Posterolateral view of knee with arthroscope in anterolateral portal showing popliteal tendon insertion into femur in popliteal hiatus.