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Ligaments

Ligament reference, attachments, joint stability roles, sprain grading, clinical tests, and injury management.

619 ligaments
67 ligaments starting with S  Clear × · alternate versions listed on each card
Ligament Sacrococcygeal Ligament Complex complexus ligamentosus sacrococcygeus Lower Back The sacrococcygeal ligament complex comprises the anterior, posterior, and lateral sacrococcygeal ligaments enclosing the sacrococcygeal joint,…
Ligament Sacroiliac Ligaments ligamenta sacroiliaca Pelvis & Hip The sacroiliac ligaments form the strongest ligament complex in the body, with the posterior sacroiliac ligaments…
Ligament Sacroiliac Posterior Long Ligament ligamentum sacroiliacum posterius longum Lower Back The long posterior sacroiliac ligament connects the third and fourth sacral transverse tubercles and the sacral…
Ligament Sacroiliac Posterior Short Ligament ligamentum sacroiliacum posterius breve Lower Back The short posterior sacroiliac ligament connects the first and second transverse tubercles of the sacrum to…
Ligament Sacrospinous Ligament ligamentum sacrospinale Pelvis & Hip The sacrospinous ligament connects the sacral and coccygeal lateral borders to the ischial spine, converting the… Also: Full overview · Detail
Ligament Sacrotuberous Ligament ligamentum sacrotuberale Pelvis & Hip The sacrotuberous ligament is a large, flat ligament connecting the posterior pelvis to the ischial tuberosity,… Also: Full overview · Detail
Ligament Sacrotuberous Ligament Tendinous Band ligamentum sacrotuberale (pars tendinea) Pelvis & Hip The sacrotuberous ligament has tendinous components attaching to the posterior inferior iliac spine, lateral sacral crest…
Ligament Sagittal Bands fasciculi sagittales aponeurosis dorsalis digiti Hand & Wrist The sagittal bands are paired radial and ulnar fibrous bands at the MCP joint that wrap…
Ligament Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament (Complete) ligamentum scapholunatum interosseum (complete) Hand & Wrist The scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) is the most important intrinsic carpal ligament, maintaining the proximal carpal…
Ligament Scapholunate Ligament ligamentum scapholunare Hand & Wrist The scapholunate ligament is the most important intercarpal ligament, synchronising the movement of the scaphoid and…
Ligament Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Ligament ligamentum scaphotrapeziotrapezoideum Hand & Wrist The scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) ligament complex connects the distal scaphoid to the trapezium and trapezoid, stabilising the…
Ligament Second MTP Lateral Collateral Ligament ligamentum collaterale laterale articulationis metatarsophalangealis secundi Foot & Ankle The lateral collateral ligament of the second MTP joint connects the lateral second metatarsal head to…
Ligament Second MTP Medial Collateral Ligament ligamentum collaterale mediale articulationis metatarsophalangealis secundi Foot & Ankle The medial collateral ligament of the second MTP joint connects the medial second metatarsal head to…
Ligament Second Tarsometatarsal Ligament ligamentum tarsometatarsale secundum Foot & Ankle The second tarsometatarsal ligament connects the second metatarsal base to the middle cuneiform, forming the most…
Ligament Second through Seventh Costovertebral Ligaments ligamenta costovertebralia II-VII Chest The radiate and capsular ligaments attaching the heads of ribs 2-7 to the bodies of two…
Ligament Sesamoid Ligaments of the Hallux ligamenta sesamoidea hallucis Foot & Ankle The hallux sesamoid complex is maintained by three groups of ligaments: the intersesamoid ligament (connecting the…
Ligament Short Plantar Ligament ligamentum plantare breve Foot & Ankle The short plantar ligament (plantar calcaneocuboid ligament) is a broad, short ligament connecting the anterior calcaneus…
Ligament Short Radiolunate Ligament ligamentum radiolunarum breve Hand & Wrist The short radiolunate ligament is a stout palmar radiocarpal ligament running from the lunate facet of…
Ligament Sigmoid Mesocolon mesocolon sigmoideum Abdomen The sigmoid mesocolon is a V-shaped peritoneal fold attaching the sigmoid colon to the posterior abdominal…
Ligament Sinus Tarsi Ligaments ligamenta sinus tarsi Foot & Ankle The sinus tarsi contains three distinct ligamentous structures: the cervical ligament, the interosseous talocalcaneal ligament, and…
Ligament Sphenomandibular Ligament ligamentum sphenomandibulare Head & Skull The sphenomandibular ligament is a medial accessory ligament of the TMJ, running from the spine of… Also: Detail
Ligament Spinoglenoid Ligament ligamentum spinoglenoidale Shoulder The spinoglenoid ligament, also called the inferior transverse scapular ligament, spans the spinoglenoid notch between the…
Ligament Splenocolic Ligament ligamentum splenocoIicum Abdomen The splenocolic ligament is a peritoneal fold extending from the inferior pole of the spleen to…
Ligament Splenophrenic Ligament ligamentum phrenicosplenicum Abdomen The splenophrenic ligament (phrenosplenic ligament) is a peritoneal fold connecting the superior pole and posterior surface…
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