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Ligaments

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

900 ligaments
900 ligaments
Ligament Iliotibial Band Kaplan Fibers fibrae Kaplan tractus iliotibialis Thigh The Kaplan fibers are deep transverse fibers of the iliotibial band connecting it to the lateral… Ligament Iliotibial Band Tensor Connection tractus iliotibialis — connexus cum tensore fasciae latae Thigh The proximal iliotibial band receives the tendinous insertion of tensor fasciae latae at the anterior superior… Ligament Inferior Extensor Retinaculum retinaculum musculorum extensorum inferius Lower Leg The inferior extensor retinaculum is a Y-shaped thickening of the crural fascia over the dorsal ankle,… Ligament Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament ligamentum glenohumerale inferius Shoulder The inferior glenohumeral ligament is the most important shoulder ligament for anterior stability, forming a hammock… Ligament Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament — Anterior Band fasciculus anterior ligamenti glenohumeralis inferioris Shoulder The anterior band of the IGHL is the primary static restraint against anterior glenohumeral instability when… Ligament Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament — Axillary Pouch recessus axillaris ligamenti glenohumeralis inferioris Shoulder The axillary pouch of the IGHL forms the hammock-like inferior glenohumeral sling that is the primary… Ligament Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament — Posterior Band fasciculus posterior ligamenti glenohumeralis inferioris Shoulder The posterior band of the IGHL is the posterior portion of the hammock-like inferior glenohumeral ligament,… Ligament Inferior Labrum labrum glenoidale inferius Shoulder The inferior glenoid labrum provides the inferior socket rim and the critical attachment for the inferior… Ligament Inferior Peroneal Retinaculum retinaculum musculorum fibularium inferius Lower Leg The inferior peroneal retinaculum runs from the inferior extensor retinaculum to the lateral calcaneus, constraining the… Ligament Inferior Pubic Ligament ligamentum pubicum inferius Pelvis & Hip Another term for the arcuate pubic ligament, the strong fibrous band along the inferior edge of… Ligament Inferior Pulmonary Ligament ligamentum pulmonale inferius Chest The inferior pulmonary ligament is a double layer of pleura extending from the inferior hilum to… Ligament Inferior Pulmonary Ligament Detail ligamentum pulmonale inferius detail Chest The inferior pulmonary ligament is a double-layered pleural fold connecting the inferior medial lung to the… Ligament Inferior Transverse Scapular Ligament ligamentum transversum scapulae inferius Shoulder The inferior transverse scapular ligament (spinoglenoid ligament) bridges the spinoglenoid notch between the scapular spine and… Ligament Inferior Transverse Tibiofibular Ligament ligamentum tibiofibulare transversum inferius Lower Leg The inferior transverse ligament is the deep component of the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, running horizontally… Ligament Infrapatellar Plica (Ligamentum Mucosum) ligamentum mucosum genus Knee The infrapatellar plica (ligamentum mucosum) is a fold of synovial tissue running from the infrapatellar fat… Ligament Infundibulopelvic Ligament ligamentum suspensorium ovarii Pelvis & Hip The infundibulopelvic ligament (suspensory ligament of the ovary) is a peritoneal fold connecting the lateral pole… Ligament Infundibulopelvic Ligament Detail ligamentum infundibulo-pelvicum detail Pelvis & Hip The infundibulopelvic ligament (suspensory ligament of the ovary) is the lateral component of the broad ligament… Ligament Inguinal Canal Walls canalis inguinalis — parietes Abdomen The inguinal canal is a 4 cm oblique passage through the anterior abdominal wall, with four… Ligament Inguinal Ligament ligamentum inguinale Abdomen The inguinal ligament is the folded lower border of the external oblique aponeurosis, stretching from the… Ligament Interchondral Ligaments ligamenta interchondralia Chest The interchondral ligaments connect the adjacent margins of the fifth to ninth costal cartilages where they… Ligament Interclavicular Ligament ligamentum interclaviculare Chest The interclavicular ligament bridges the jugular notch connecting the superior medial ends of both clavicles, working… Ligament Interclavicular Ligament Detail ligamentum interclaviculare detail Chest The interclavicular ligament connects the two sternal ends of the clavicles across the superior margin of… Ligament Intercuneiform Ligaments ligamenta intercuneiformia Foot & Ankle The intercuneiform ligaments connect the adjacent cuneiform bones, stabilising the medial tarsal arch. The interosseous intercuneiform… Ligament Interdigital Plantar Ligaments ligamenta plantaria digitorum pedis Foot & Ankle The interdigital plantar ligaments are fibrous bands connecting adjacent lesser toe proximal phalanges at the plantar…
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