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Connective tissue between bones
internal bones) have ligaments. It is also known as articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous ligament, or true ligament. Ligaments are similar to tendons
Ligament
Folds of peritoneum
Phrenicocolic ligament Splenorenal ligament Hepatic ligaments - Ligaments that are associated with the liver Coronary ligament Left triangular ligament Right
Peritoneal_ligament
Type of cruciate ligament in the human knee
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the cruciate ligaments in the human knee. The two ligaments are called "cruciform" ligaments, as they are arranged
Anterior_cruciate_ligament
Ligament at the back of the neck
The nuchal ligament is a ligament at the back of the neck that is continuous with the supraspinous ligament. The nuchal ligament extends from the external
Nuchal_ligament
Holds the penis close to the pubic bone and supports it when erect
The suspensory ligament of the penis is a triangular midline structure anchoring the penis to the pubic symphysis, holding the penis close to the pubic
Suspensory_ligament_of_penis
Ligament injury near the knee
An anterior cruciate ligament injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is either stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. The most
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Anterior_cruciate_ligament_injury
Topics referred to by the same term
Plantar ligament refer to ligaments in the sole of the foot: Plantar plates, fibrocartilaginous structures in the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal
Plantar_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Annular ligament may refer to: Annular ligament of femur Annular ligaments of fingers Annular ligament of radius Annular ligament of stapes (also known
Annular_ligament
Type of ligament shaped like an X
Cruciate ligaments (also cruciform ligaments) are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X. They occur in several joints of the body, such as the knee
Cruciate_ligament
Ligament of the ovary
The ovarian ligament (also called the utero-ovarian ligament or proper ovarian ligament) is a fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface
Ovarian_ligament
Ligament that supports a body part
Cooper's ligaments, also known as the suspensory ligaments of Cooper or Suspensory ligaments of breast Suspensory ligament of clitoris Suspensory ligament of
Suspensory_ligament
The Ligament of Marshall (LoM) is a complex of muscle bundles, blood vessels, adipose tissue, fibrous structure, ganglia, and nerves between the left atrial
Ligament_of_Marshall
Band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine
The inguinal ligament (/ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/), also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior
Inguinal_ligament
Major ligament of the uterus
The cardinal ligament (also transverse cervical ligament, lateral cervical ligament, or Mackenrodt's ligament) is a major ligament of the uterus formed
Cardinal_ligament
Connective tissue in the breast that help maintain structural integrity
Cooper's ligaments (also known as the suspensory ligaments of Cooper and the fibrocollagenous septa) are connective tissue in the breast that help maintain
Cooper's_ligaments
Fat sheath under abdominal wall
Gastrosplenic (or Gastrolineal) ligament—extends to the spleen, overlying the kidney The splenorenal ligament (or lienorenal ligament) (from the left kidney to
Greater_omentum
Surgical procedure for the elbow
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical graft procedure where the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction
Ulnar_collateral_ligament_reconstruction
Part of human anatomy
The suspensory ligament of the ovary, also infundibulopelvic ligament (commonly abbreviated IP ligament or simply IP), is a fold of peritoneum that extends
Suspensory_ligament_of_ovary
Index of articles associated with the same name
A transverse ligament is a ligament on a transverse plane, orthogonal to the anteroposterior or oral-aboral axiscan of the body. In human anatomy, examples
Transverse_ligament
Uterine pain, usually during pregnancy
Round ligament pain (RLP) is pain associated with the round ligament of the uterus, usually during pregnancy. RLP is one of the most common discomforts
Round_ligament_pain
Ligaments of the shoulder
In human anatomy, the glenohumeral ligaments (GHL) are three ligaments on the anterior side of the glenohumeral joint (i.e. between the glenoid cavity
Glenohumeral_ligaments
Ligament of the spine
In anatomy, the transverse ligament of the atlas is a broad, tough ligament which arches across the ring of the atlas (first cervical vertebra) posterior
Transverse_ligament_of_atlas
Cartilaginous joint between the front of the left and right hip bones
suspensory ligament of the penis attaches to the pubic symphysis. In females, the pubic symphysis is attached to the suspensory ligament of the clitoris
Pubic_symphysis
Ligament of the pelvis
The iliolumbar ligament is a strong ligament which attaches medially to the transverse process of the 5th lumbar vertebra, and laterally to back of the
Iliolumbar_ligament
Ligament in the ankle
The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, passing anteromedially to insert
Anterior_talofibular_ligament
Surgical process
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Anterior_cruciate_ligament_reconstruction
Ligament of the humerus
Struthers' ligament is a feature of human anatomy consisting of a band of connective tissue at the medial aspect of the distal humerus. It courses from
Struthers'_ligament
Ligament of the pelvis
sacrospinous ligament (small or anterior sacrosciatic ligament) is a thin, triangular ligament in the human pelvis. The base of the ligament is attached
Sacrospinous_ligament
Anatomical detail in the ankle
The deltoid ligament (or medial ligament of talocrural joint) is a strong, flat, triangular band, attached, above, to the apex and anterior and posterior
Deltoid_ligament
Ligament connecting the uterus to the labia majora
The round ligament of the uterus is a ligament that connects the uterus to the labia majora. It originates at the junction of the uterus and uterine tube
Round_ligament_of_uterus
Ligament on the elbow
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) or internal lateral ligament is a thick triangular ligament at the medial aspect of the elbow uniting the distal aspect
Ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint
Ulnar_collateral_ligament_of_elbow_joint
Devices to replace damaged ligaments
Artificial ligaments are devices used to replace damaged ligaments. Today, the most common use of artificial ligaments is in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Artificial_ligament
Ligament of the esophagus and diaphragm
The phrenoesophageal ligament (phrenicoesophageal ligament, or phrenoesophageal membrane) is the ligament by which the esophagus is attached to the diaphragm
Phrenoesophageal_ligament
Ligament of the abdomen
The pectineal ligament, sometimes known as the inguinal ligament of Cooper, is an extension of the lacunar ligament. It runs on the pectineal line of
Pectineal_ligament
Ligament
The stylohyoid ligament is a ligament that extends between the hyoid bone, and the temporal styloid process (of the temporal bone of the skull). It attaches
Stylohyoid_ligament
Ligament of the abdomen
lacunar ligament, also named Gimbernat's ligament, is a ligament in the inguinal region. It connects the inguinal ligament to the pectineal ligament, near
Lacunar_ligament
Ligaments of the ankle
ligament of ankle joint (or external lateral ligament of the ankle-joint) is a ligament complex of the ankle collectively composed of three ligaments
Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint
Lateral_collateral_ligament_of_ankle_joint
Ligament of the hip joint
The ligament of the head of the femur (round ligament of the femur, or foveal ligament) is a weak ligament located in the hip joint. It is triangular in
Ligament_of_head_of_femur
Joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm
collateral ligament is attached to the lateral epicondyle below the common extensor tendon. Less distinct than the ulnar collateral ligament, this ligament blends
Elbow
Ligament of the knee
The coronary ligaments of the knee (also known as meniscotibial ligaments) are portions of the joint capsule which connect the inferior edges of the fibrocartilaginous
Coronary_ligament_of_the_knee
Ligament of the testis and scrotum
The scrotal ligament is the remnant of gubernaculum in a fetus. This ligament secures the testicle to the most inferior portion of the scrotum, tethering
Scrotal_ligament
Ligaments of the spine
Denticulate ligaments are lateral projections of the spinal pia mater forming triangular-shaped ligaments that anchor the spinal cord along its length
Denticulate_ligaments
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up round ligament in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. In human anatomy, the term round ligament (or its Latin equivalent ligamentum teres) may refer
Round_ligament
Attaches hip to femur
The iliofemoral ligament is a thick and very tough triangular capsular ligament of the hip joint situated anterior to this joint. It attaches superiorly
Iliofemoral_ligament
Index of articles associated with the same name
Collateral ligament can refer to: Lateral collateral ligament (disambiguation): Fibular collateral ligament Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint
Collateral_ligament
Ligament of the thumb
The radial collateral ligament of the thumb extends from the first metacarpal head to the proximal phalanx of the thumb. It is located on the radial side
Radial collateral ligament of thumb
Radial_collateral_ligament_of_thumb
One of four major ligaments of the knee
cruciate ligament (PCL) is a ligament in each knee of humans and various other animals. It works as a counterpart to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior_cruciate_ligament
Ligaments on the underside of the foot
plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (also known as the spring ligament or spring ligament complex) is a complex of three ligaments on the underside of the
Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
Plantar_calcaneonavicular_ligament
Ligament on the inner side of the knee joint
collateral ligament (MCL), also called the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) or tibial collateral ligament (TCL), is one of the major ligaments of
Medial_collateral_ligament
Part of the bivalve shell
A hinge ligament is a crucial part of the anatomical structure of a bivalve shell, i.e. the shell of a bivalve mollusk. The shell of a bivalve has two
Ligament_(bivalve)
Ligament under the diaphragm
median arcuate ligament is a ligament under the diaphragm that connects the right and left crura of diaphragm. The median arcuate ligament is formed by
Median_arcuate_ligament
Ligament attaching the liver to the front body wall
In human anatomy, the falciform ligament (from Latin 'sickle-shaped') is a ligament that attaches the liver to the front body wall and divides the liver
Falciform_ligament
Ligament of the wrist
The ulnar collateral ligament (internal lateral ligament, ulnar carpal collateral ligament or ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist joint) is a rounded
Ulnar carpal collateral ligament
Ulnar_carpal_collateral_ligament
Ligament of the shoulder
The coracohumeral ligament is a broad ligament of the shoulder. It attaches to the coracoid process at one end, and to the greater and lesser tubercles
Coracohumeral_ligament
Pelvic ligament connecting the sacrum and hip bone
The posterior sacroiliac ligament is situated in a deep depression between the sacrum and ilium behind; it is strong and forms the chief bond of union
Posterior_sacroiliac_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Medial ligament might refer to: Medial arcuate ligament, in one's diaphragm Medial collateral ligament, one of the four major ligaments of the knee Medial
Medial_ligament
Major ligaments of the uterus
The uterosacral ligaments (or rectouterine ligaments) are major ligaments of uterus that extend posterior-ward from the cervix to attach onto the (anterior
Uterosacral_ligament
Anatomical region between the torso and the legs
twisted iliofemoral ligament is the strongest ligament in the human body. It has a tensile strength of 350 kg. Iliofemoral ligament is a thickening of
Hip
Double layer of peritoneum in the abdomen
divided into these two connecting parts: the hepatogastric ligament, and the hepatoduodenal ligament. The lesser omentum is extremely thin, and is continuous
Lesser_omentum
Leg joint in primates
having tibiofemoral and patellofemoral components. (The fibular collateral ligament is often considered with tibiofemoral components.) The knee is a modified
Knee
Attaches the liver to the abdominal wall
round ligament of the liver, ligamentum teres or ligamentum teres hepatis is a ligament that forms part of the free edge of the falciform ligament of the
Round_ligament_of_liver
Ligament on the lateral aspect of the human knee
The anterolateral ligament (ALL) is a ligament on the lateral aspect of the human knee, anterior to the fibular collateral ligament. Perhaps the earliest
Anterolateral_ligament
Pelvic ligaments connecting the sacrum and hip bone
The Anterior Sacroiliac Ligament (ASL) forms from a thickened part of the anterior joint capsule, and consists of numerous thin bands which form a smooth
Anterior_sacroiliac_ligament
Ligament of the liver
The coronary ligament of the liver refers to parts of the peritoneal reflections[clarification needed] that hold the liver to the inferior surface of the
Coronary_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Cruciate ligament injury may refer to: Anterior cruciate ligament injury Posterior cruciate ligament injury Tear of the cruciate ligament of atlas Unhappy
Cruciate_ligament_injury
Medical condition of the knee
among other names, is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and meniscus. Analysis during the 1990s indicated that this
Unhappy_triad
Fold of peritoneum that connects the uterus to the pelvis
suspensory ligament) uterine artery (in reality, travels in the cardinal ligament) ligaments ovarian ligament round ligament of uterus suspensory ligament of
Broad_ligament_of_the_uterus
Ligaments of the middle ear
The ligaments of malleus are three ligaments that attach the malleus in the middle ear. They are the anterior, lateral and superior ligaments. The anterior
Ligaments_of_malleus
Ligament of the shoulder
coracoclavicular ligament is a ligament of the shoulder. It connects the clavicle to the coracoid process of the scapula. The coracoclavicular ligament connects
Coracoclavicular_ligament
Fasciculus
The dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament (superior calcaneocuboid ligament) is a thin but broad fasciculus, which passes between the contiguous surfaces of the
Dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament
Dorsal_calcaneocuboid_ligament
Ligament of the forearm
quadrate ligament or ligament of Denucé is one of the ligaments of the proximal radioulnar joint in the upper forearm. The quadrate ligament is a fibrous
Quadrate_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Sacrococcygeal ligament can refer to: Anterior sacrococcygeal ligament (ligamentum sacrococcygeum anterius) Lateral sacrococcygeal ligament (ligamentum sacrococcygeum
Sacrococcygeal_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Popliteal ligament may refer to: Arcuate popliteal ligament Oblique popliteal ligament This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Popliteal_ligament
Ligament of the skull
The sphenomandibular ligament (internal lateral ligament) is one of the three ligaments of the temporomandibular joint. It is situated medially to - and
Sphenomandibular_ligament
Ligament of the knee
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is one of several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates in the superomedial aspect of the
Medial patellofemoral ligament
Medial_patellofemoral_ligament
Ligament between stomach and spleen
The gastrosplenic ligament (also known as the ligamentum gastrosplenicum or gastrolienal ligament) is part of the greater omentum extending between the
Gastrosplenic_ligament
Ligament of the bladder
pubovesical ligament is a ligament that extends from the neck of the urinary bladder to the inferior aspect of the pubis bones. The pubovesical ligament is the
Pubovesical_ligament
Ligamentous remnant of umbilical artery
The medial umbilical ligament, cord of umbilical artery, or obliterated umbilical artery is a paired structure found in human anatomy. It is on the deep
Medial_umbilical_ligament
Collateral fibular ligament
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL, long external lateral ligament or fibular collateral ligament) is an extrinsic ligament of the knee located on the
Fibular_collateral_ligament
Ligament between the coracoid process and the acromion of the scapula
The coracoacromial ligament is a strong triangular ligament between the coracoid process and the acromion. It protects the head of the humerus. Its acromial
Coracoacromial_ligament
Ligaments of the foot
The interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments are fibrous bands that connect the adjacent surfaces of the cuneiform and the metatarsal bones. v t e
Interosseous cuneometatarsal ligaments
Interosseous_cuneometatarsal_ligaments
Topics referred to by the same term
The Posterior ligament may refer to: Posterior sacroiliac ligament Posterior ligament of the head of the fibula Posterior ligament of the lateral malleolus
Posterior_ligament
Ligament of the foot
Lisfranc ligament is one of several ligaments which connects the medial cuneiform bone to the second metatarsal. Sometimes, the term Lisfranc ligament refers
Lisfranc_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
Ligament of epididymis may refer to: Inferior ligament of epididymis Superior ligament of epididymis This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Ligament_of_epididymis
Ligament of the wrist
Scapholunate ligament injury is a disruption of the ligament connecting the scaphoid and lunate bones within the wrist. It may be partial or complete
Scapholunate_ligament_injury
Fibrous band anchoring the clitoris to the pubic symphysis
The suspensory ligament of the clitoris is a fibrous band at the deep fascial level that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the clitoris
Suspensory ligament of clitoris
Suspensory_ligament_of_clitoris
Ligament of the spine
The posterior sacrococcygeal ligament or dorsal sacrococcygeal ligament is a ligament which stretches from the sacrum to the coccyx and thus dorsally across
Posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
Posterior_sacrococcygeal_ligament
Ligament of the larynx
The cricothyroid ligament (also known as the cricothyroid membrane or cricovocal membrane) is a ligament in the larynx. It connects the cricoid cartilage
Cricothyroid_ligament
Ligament of the shoulder
The transverse humeral ligament (Brodie's ligament) forms a broad band bridging the lesser and greater tubercle of the humerus. Its attachments are limited
Transverse_humeral_ligament
Ligament of the hip
The ischiofemoral ligament (ischiocapsular ligament or ischiocapsular band) consists of a triangular band of strong fibers on the posterior side of the
Ischiofemoral_ligament
Ligament of the spine and skull
In anatomy, the alar ligaments are ligaments which connect the dens (a bony protrusion on the second cervical vertebra) to tubercles on the medial side
Alar_ligament
Ligament forming part of theatlanto-axial joint
The cruciate ligament of the atlas (cruciform ligament) is a cross-shaped (thus the name) ligament in the neck forming part of the atlanto-axial joint
Cruciate_ligament_of_atlas
Fibrocartilaginous structure of spine
(a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for
Intervertebral_disc
Ligament of the spine and skull
The ligament of apex dentis (or apical odontoid ligament) is a ligament that spans between the second cervical vertebra in the neck and the skull. It
Apical_ligament_of_dens
Topics referred to by the same term
Radioulnar ligament can refer to: Dorsal radioulnar ligament (ligamentum radioulnare dorsale) Palmar radioulnar ligament (ligamentum radioulnare palmare)
Radioulnar_ligament
Medical condition
In medicine, the median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS, also known as celiac artery compression syndrome, celiac axis syndrome, celiac trunk compression
Median arcuate ligament syndrome
Median_arcuate_ligament_syndrome
Ligament of the thyroid and trachea
The suspensory ligament of the thyroid gland, or Berry's ligament, is a suspensory ligament that passes from the thyroid gland to the trachea. Both the
Suspensory ligament of thyroid gland
Suspensory_ligament_of_thyroid_gland
Ligament of the liver and stomach
The hepatogastric ligament or gastrohepatic ligament connects the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach. It contains the right and the left gastric
Hepatogastric_ligament
Ligament of the shoulder girdle
The costoclavicular ligament, also known as the rhomboid ligament or Halsted's ligament, is a ligament of the shoulder girdle. It is short, flat, and rhomboid
Costoclavicular_ligament
Ligament of the head
The petrolingual ligament lies at the posteroinferior aspect of the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and marks the point at which the internal carotid
Petrolingual_ligament
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