Vertical Tear (IMAGE) Radiological Society of North America Caption This coronal proton density-weighted image shows another example of a tear, which represents a vertical tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Credit RSNA Usage Restrictions May use with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.