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| anterior and posterior segments that extend from the sternal end of the clavicle to the manubrium |
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Definition
| sternoclavicular ligaments |
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| connects the first rib and the clavicle at the costal tubercle, limits elevation of the shoulder at the sternoclavicular joint |
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| extends from lateral end of the clavicle to the acromion process |
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| extend from the coracoid process superiorly to the clavicle. both attachments are approximately one ince from the ends of the bones |
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| coracoclavicular ligaments |
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| what are the two coraclavicular ligaments |
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conoid ligament
trapezoid ligament |
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| from coracoid process of scapula to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle |
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| from coracoid process of scapula to the trapezoid line of the clavicle |
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| extends from the distal end of the coracoid process laterally and superiorly to the acromion process |
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| three ligamentous bands (superior, middle, inferior) that reinforce the joint capsule anteriorly |
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| extends horizontally over the bicipital groove to cover the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle |
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| a fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity. It deepens the articular cavity and protects bone and articular cartilage |
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| extends from the posterior margin of the radial notch to the anterior margin of the radial notch. Holds the head of the radius close to the ulna, allowing for pronation and supination of the forearm, never attaching to the radius |
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| fan-shaped ligament that extends from the lateral epicondyle to the proximal margin of the annular ligament |
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| radial collateral of the elbow |
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| fan-shaped ligament that extends from the medial epicondyle to the medial margin of the trochlear notch |
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| ulnar collateral of the elbow |
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| membranous ligamental structure between the shafts of the ulna and radius bones |
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| extends from the medial distal surface of the radius to the lateral portion of the styloid process of the ulna (anterior and posterior sets) |
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| extends from the styloid process of the radius to the lateral surface of the scaphoid bone |
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| radial collateral of the wrist |
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| extends from the medial surface of the ulna to the pisiform bone |
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| ulnar collateral of the wrist |
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| various short ligaments between adjacent carpal bones |
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Definition
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| spans across carpal bones, anteriorly, to increase integrity (acts as a pulley system for the flexor forearm muscles) |
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anterior transverse carpal or
(flexor retinaculum) |
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| extends across carpal bones, posteriorly, to increase integrity (acts as a pulley system for the extensor forearm muscles) |
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posterior transverse carpal or
extensor retinaculum |
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Term
| extends from the head of a more proximal phalanx to the base of the adjacent distal phalanx. Medial and lateral sets for the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints |
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| collateral ligaments of the phalanges |
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Term
| stretches from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle representing the lower border of the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle. It lies anterior to the following structures: iliacus, psoas major, pectineus muscles, femoral canal, vessels and nerve. |
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superior pubic ligaments
arcuate pubic ligament |
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| attaches the pubic crest and tubercles |
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| arches between the inferior pubic rami and the symphyseal surfaces of the pubic bones |
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| two sides of the sacroiliac ligaments |
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Definition
| anteriorly and posteriorly |
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| a broad flat band that unites the body margins of the sacral ala and the ilium |
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Definition
| anterior part of the sacroiliac ligament |
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Term
| attaches to the intermediate and lateral sacral crests and attaches to the posterior superior iliac spine and iliac crest |
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Definition
| posterior sacroiliac ligament |
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Term
| attaches to the posterior superior and posterior inferior iliac spines, the posterior surface of the sacrum, the lateral aspect of the lower sacrum and to the proximal end of the coccyx. They also attach to the ischial tuberosity and the ischial ramus. |
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| lies deep to the sacrotuberous ligament. its base is attached to the lateral margin of the lower sacrum and coccyx and the apex is attached to the ischial spine. |
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| a strong set of bands, both attached to the transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebra |
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| attaches to the transverse process of the 5th lumbar and attaching to the iliac crest |
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| attaches to the anterior aspect of the ala of the sacrum, blending with the anterior sacroiliac ligament |
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| lumbosacral band of the iliolumbar ligament |
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| a broad Y-shaped band that attaches superiorly to the anterior inferior iliac spine and the margin of the acetabulem. Inferiorly attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur. |
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| attached to the pubic part of the acetabular margin and passes across the back of the neck of the femur to the superior end of the intertrochanteric line |
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| attached to the ischial part of the acetabular margin and passes across the back of the neck of the femur to the superior end of the intertrochanteric line |
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| runs horizontally completing the inferior rim of the acetabulum |
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| attached to the fovea on the head of the femur and the transverse acetabular ligament |
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| extends from rim of acetabulum to intertrochanteric crest and ling |
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| two semilunar fibrocartilages (medial and lateral) which serve to deepen the superior articular surfaces of the tibia for greater articulation with the femoral condyles |
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| flat ligament connecting medial epicondyle of femur to the medial epicondyle of tibia |
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| medial collateral of knee |
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| rounded ligament connecting the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the lateral side of the head of the fibula. |
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| lateral collateral of knee |
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| extends posteriorly and laterally from area anterior to intercondylar eminence of tibia to posterior aspect of medial surface of lateral condyle |
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| extends anteriorly and mediallyfrom the posterior intercondylar eminence of tibia and lateral meniscus to the anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial condyle of femur |
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| connects the lateral meniscus to the medial meniscus |
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| tube of fibrous tissue joining the femur to the tibia. |
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| connects the lateral border of the tibia to the medial border of the fibular |
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| composed of four elements and arises from the blunt end of the tibial malleolus; medial collateral |
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| one of the deltoid ligaments that attaches the medial malleolus to the navicular |
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| one of the deltoid ligaments that attaches the malleolus to the sustenaculum tali of the calcaneous |
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| one of the deltoid ligaments that attaches the malleolus to adjacent talus anteriorly |
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Definition
| anterior tibiotalar ligament |
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| one of the deltoid ligaments that attaches the malleolus to adjacent talus bone posteriorly |
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| posterior tibiotalar ligament |
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| one of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle joint that runs horizontally from the talus to the anterior distal lateral malleolus |
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Definition
| anterior talofibular ligament |
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| one of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle joint that runs horizontally from the talus to the posterior distal lateral malleolus |
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Definition
| posterior talofibular ligament |
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| one of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle joint that runs from the distal lateral surface of the lateral malleolus to the lateral surface of the calcaneus |
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| obliquely from the anterior tibia to the anterior surface of the lateral malleolus |
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Definition
| anterior tibiofibular ligament |
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| obliquely from the distal tibia to the posterior surface of the lateral malleolus |
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Definition
| posterior tibiofibular ligament |
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Term
| runs from the navicular bone to the calcaneous |
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Definition
| plantar calcaneonavicular or spring ligament |
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Term
| extends from the calcaneous to the cuboid and lateral metatarsals. helps maintain the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot |
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Definition
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| extends from the medial and lateral tubercles of the calcaneous |
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Definition
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| it divides into 5 slips that divide into 2 bands. one passing superficially to the skin and the other passing deeply to the root of the toe before finally fusing with the fibrous flexor sheath and the deep transverse ligaments |
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| exists in the sagittal plane along the line of the 1st metatarsal |
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Definition
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| exists in the sagittal plane along the line of the 4th and 5th metatarsals |
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Definition
| lateral longitudinal arch |
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Term
| exists in the frontal plane along the distal tarsal and metatarsal bones (midfoot) |
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Term
| inflammation of the plantar fascia |
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Definition
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| too low a longitudinal arch, especially medially |
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Definition
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| too high a longitudinal arch, especially medially |
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Definition
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Term
| fixed contracture leading to hypertension of the metacarpophalangeal joints and flexion of the interphalangeal joints |
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