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Fibrous and slightly stretchy.
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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
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 ligament is also known as the fibular collateral ligament?
The Lateral Collateral Ligament
What is an acrocoracohumeral ligament?
An acrocoracohumeral ligament is a ligament which connects the humerus to the shoulder joint.
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.
How do you spell cruciate ligament?
That is the correct spelling of "cruciate ligament." The ligaments of the knee include: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) medial collateral ligament (MCL) fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (LCL)
Is the ACL a ligament or a tendon?
the acl is a ligament .
What is smallest ligament in body?
stapes ligament
Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
ligament
