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Ligaments are located at most of the joints. They keep the joints together.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoLigaments are a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
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∙ 11y agoLigaments are found at the joints in the body. They are used to keep the bones close together so the joint works properly.
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What is the ligament called found outside a joint capsule?
The accessory ligament is the ligament found outside a joint capsule.
Where can the coopers ligament be found?
Coopers ligaments are found in the breasts and are also known as suspensory ligaments of breast as they help to support the breasts. Another ligament with similar name is found in the groin the pectineal ligament which is also called inguinal ligament of Cooper
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
What types of tissues is found in your hands?
Tendon,ligament, Muscle, Bone, and skin.
Which cruciate ligament is thinner and weaker?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is thinner and Weaker than the Posterior Cruciate ligament. Both ligaments are found in the Knee as they criss cross to make an "X" shape holding the femur and the Tibia together. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is often injured in sports activities.
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.
