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A ligament is a band of tissue that connects bones and hold various organs in place. Ligaments are found all over the human body. There are three types of ligaments. Peritoneal ligaments, fetal remnant ligaments, and articular ligaments. The peritoneal ligaments is made up of folds of peritoneum. Fetal remnant ligaments are ligaments that are found in very young children. The articular ligaments are ligaments that are found in the joints and connecting bones. Ligaments are slightly elastic; when under tension, they gradually lengthen. This is one reason why dislocated joints must be set as quickly as possible: if the ligaments lengthen too much, then the joint will be weakened, becoming prone to future dislocations. Athletes, gymnasts, dancers, and martial artists perform stretching exercises to lengthen their ligaments, making their joints more supple. The term double-jointed refers to people who have more elastic ligaments, allowing their joints to stretch and contort further. The medical term for describing such double-jointed persons is hyperlaxity and double-jointed is a synonym of hyperlax.
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What is a pinched ligment?
a ligment that is pinched
What is the outside of your hand called?
your mcl ligment bone often torn from a twisting motion
Lower limb bones are attached to the axial skeleton by what?
Lower limb bones are attached to the axial skeleton by the pelvic bones, specifically the sacrum which connects to the hip bones to form the pelvis. This connection is important for weight-bearing and locomotion.
What is the outside part of your elbow called?
Volar: Pertaining to the palm or the sole. For example, the volar surface of the forearm is theportion of the forearm that is on the same side as the palm of the hand.
Ligment that is the main stabilizer of the knee?
The main stabilizer of the knee is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the knee joint by preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia relative to the femur and controlling rotational movements. Additionally, the ACL works in conjunction with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) to provide overall stability during various activities. Injuries to the ACL can significantly impair knee function and stability.
