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There are many ligaments in the body. All are necessary. They connect bones to bones. Without them, joints would not function.
If you mean Cruciate Ligament, there are several. They form a cross or X, hence the name. They stabilize the knee, the neck at the dens, fingers and foot.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoLigaments join bone to bone - therefore they can be found round joints.
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∙ 9y agoA ligament is located in many joints of the body, including the knee and shoulder . Ligaments are the tough, fibrous tissue between joints to reduce friction.
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∙ 7y agoLigaments connect bones to bones
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∙ 14y agoA ligament is basically a type of tendon, and you'll find it in the joints, along the spine and such.
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∙ 11y agoLigaments are strong cords that attach bone to bone. Like tendons except tendons connect bone to muscle.
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∙ 13y agoIn your ankle
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When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
Where is the wrisberg ligament located?
The ligament of Wrisberg is in the knee. It runs from the medial femoral condyle behind the posterior cruciate ligament to the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. If the ligament runs in front of the posterior cruciate ligament, it is a ligament of Humphries.
What ligament stabilizes and encircles the head of the radius?
annular ligament
What is the ligament that attaches the antebrachium to the brachium?
Radial Collateral Ligament
Which word means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones?
A+ Ligament
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
Where would you find a ligament?
at the end of bones
Where in your body would you find the crucial ligament?
In your knee.
Where would you find the Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
In the Knee
What are the ligaments in the shoulder called?
Capsular ligament, Conoid ligament, Caracoacromial ligament, Superior Transverse Scapular ligament, and Trapezoid ligament.
A ligament that strengthens another ligament is referred to as?
colateral ligament
What is an acrocoracohumeral ligament?
An acrocoracohumeral ligament is a ligament which connects the humerus to the shoulder joint.
What ligament is also known as the fibular collateral ligament?
The Lateral Collateral Ligament
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
What are the strongest ligament around the hip joint?
YES! There are at least 5 that I am aware of as a 1st year Physio student. They are: - iliofermoral ligament -ischiofemoral ligament -pubofemoral ligament -ligament of head of femur -transverse acetabular ligament
Where is the wrisberg ligament located?
The ligament of Wrisberg is in the knee. It runs from the medial femoral condyle behind the posterior cruciate ligament to the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. If the ligament runs in front of the posterior cruciate ligament, it is a ligament of Humphries.
What is an anterolateral ligament?
An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.
