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Ligaments 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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What is the ligament called found outside a joint capsule?
The ligament found outside a joint capsule is called an extracapsular ligament. These ligaments help stabilize and support the joint by connecting bones together outside of the joint capsule.
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
Where can the coopers ligament be found?
The Cooper's ligaments are found in the breast tissue. They provide structural support to the breasts and help maintain their shape and position. Dysfunction or damage to these ligaments can lead to breast sagging.
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.
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 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
What are the ligaments in the shoulder called?
The main ligaments in the shoulder are the coracoclavicular ligament, acromioclavicular ligament, and glenohumeral ligaments. They help stabilize the shoulder joint and support its range of motion.
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)
What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?
The name of the ligament is the "anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)".
Where can one find information on knee ligament injuries?
Information on knee ligament injuries can be found online from many different health related websites. Some examples include WebMD, Patient, and Orthoinfo.
