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Ligaments
Ligaments of the major joints of the body - RMT
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
11/14/2011

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Acromioclavicular Ligament

Definition

 

 

connects the acromion to the clavicle

Term

 

Trapezoid & Conoid ligaments

Definition

 

The coracoclavicular ligament is made up of what 2 ligaments?

Term

 

 

coracohumeral ligament

Definition

 

 

this ligament connects the humerus to the coracoid process

Term

 

 

Transverse ligament

Definition

 

 

this ligament holds the biceps tendon in place

Term

 

 

coracoacromial ligament

Definition

 

 

connects the coracoid process to the acromion

Term

 

separated shoulder

Definition

 

 

when the coracoacromial ligament, coracoclavicular ligament and/or acromioclavicular ligaments are damaged and/or broken

Term

 

coracohumeral ligament & glenohumeral ligament

Definition

 

 

damaged in a shoulder dislocation

Term

 

 

Annular Ligament

Definition

 

 

holds the head of the radius in place

Term

 

 

Ulnar Collateral ligament

Definition

 

instability of the medial side of the elbow would affec what ligament

Term

 

Radial Collateral Ligament

Definition

 

 

connects the lateral epicondyle of humerus to the annular ligament and lateral side of the ulna

Term

 

Flexor retinaculum

Definition

 

 

anterior distal portion of the forearm over wrist

Term

 

 

Palmar Aponeurosis

Definition

 

fascia of the hand

Term

 

Extensor Retinaculum

Definition

 

 

fascial band on the posterior distal portion of forearm

Term

 

Palmar intercarpal ligaments

Definition

 

 

hold the carpals together on the anterior side

Term

 

 

Dorsal intercarpal ligaments

Definition

 

 

hold the carpals together on the posterior side

Term

 

 

Ligamentum Nuchae

Definition

 

 

connective tissue that runs along the sagittal plane from the external occipital protuberance to the spinous process of C7

Term

 

Supraspinous Ligament

Definition

 

ligament that extends inferiorly from the ligamentum nuchae

Term

 

 

Alar Ligaments

Definition

 

 

deep ligament that holds C1 to C2

 

Term

 

Anterior longitudinal Ligament

Definition

 

 

Ligament that runs inferior down the anterior portion of the vertebral column

Term

 

Ligamentum Flavum

Definition

 

Ligament that holds the vertebrae together

Term

 

 

Costotransverse Ligament

Definition

 

attaches the ribs to the transverse processes of the spine

Term

 

 

Radiate ligaments

Definition

 

 

attach the ribs on the anterior body to the sternum/manubrium

Term

 

 

Posterior Sacroiliac Ligaments

Definition

 

joins the sacrum and ilium

Term

 

 

Iliolumbar ligament

Definition

 

 

ligament located between the TVP of 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae and the iliac crest

Term

 

Sacrotuberous Ligament

Definition

 

 

connects the ischial tuberosity and the edge of the sacrum - very palpable ligament!

Term

 

 

Ischiofemoral Ligament

Iliofemoral ligament

Pubofemoral ligament

Definition

 

 

helps stabilize the head of femur in the coxal joint

Term
Inguinal Ligament
Definition

 

 

superficial band stretching from the ASIS to the pubic tubercle

Term

 

 

Connective Tissue

Definition

 

 

Ligaments, Tendons, Fasciae, aponeurosis, and Retinaculae are all what

Term

 

 

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Definition

 

 

keeps the tibia from moving anteriorly on the femur

Term

 

 

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Definition

 

 

Keeps the Femur from moving anteriorly on the tibia

Term

 

 

Medial Collateral Ligament

Definition

 

 

Tibial collateral ligament also called the:

Term

 

 

Lateral Collateral Ligament

Definition

 

 

Fibular Collateral Ligament also called the:

Term

 

 

Transverse ligament of the knee

Definition

 

 

ligament in the knee that runs in a transverse plane

Term

 

 

Calcaneonavicular ligament

Definition

 

 

Spring ligament

Term

 

 

Posterior tibiofibular ligament

Definition

 

 

Stabilizes the posterior, superior, lateral portion of ankle

Term

 

 

Deltiod ligament

Definition

 

Medial side of foot

posterior tibiotalar lig.

tibiocalcaneal lig.

anterior tibiotalar lig.

tibionavicular lig.

Term

 

Medial side of foot

posterior tibiotalar lig.

tibiocalcaneal lig.

anterior tibiotalar lig.

tibionavicular lig.

 

Definition

 

 

Deltoid Lig.

Term

 

Anterior talofibular ligament

Definition

 

 

most commonly sprained ligament of the foot

Term

 

calcaneonavicular ligament

"Spring Lig."

Definition

 

 

ligament that stabilized the medial longitudinal arch of the foot

Term

 

Plantar Aponeurosis

Definition

 

 

affected directly with Plantar Faciitis

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