(anatomy) Any of various stabilizing ligaments on either side of a hinge joint such as the knee or elbow.
collateral ligament
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A major ligament that crosses either the medial aspect of a joint (medial collateral ligament) or lateral aspect. Collateral ligaments prevent excessive lateral motion at the knee and elbow. The medial collateral and lateral collateral ligaments of the knee are also known as the tibial and fibular collateral ligaments respectively.
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A ligament located on either side of a hinge joint such as the knee or wrist that acts as a radius of movement for the joint.
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