ligament
101ligament — n. 1) a tough band of white fibrous connective tissue that links two bones together at a joint. Ligaments are inelastic but flexible; they both strengthen the joint and limit its movements to certain directions. 2) a sheet of peritoneum that… …
102ligament — [ˈlɪgəmənt] noun [C] a part inside your body that holds bones together or keeps organs in place …
103ligament — /ˈlɪgəmənt / (say liguhmuhnt) noun (plural ligaments or ligamenta /lɪgəˈmɛntə / (say liguh mentuh)) 1. Anatomy a band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc. 2. a connecting tie; bond. {Middle… …
104ligament — n. bond; bandage; band of tissue connecting bones, etc. ♦ ligamental, ♦ ligamentary, ♦ ligamentous, a …
105Ligament — Li|ga|mẹnt, das; [e]s, e <lateinisch>, Li|ga|mẹn|tum, das; s, ...ta (Medizin Band) …
106ligament — A a pu upu u, olonā, oloolonā …
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108ligament — n. 1 Anat. a a short band of tough flexible fibrous connective tissue linking bones together. b any membranous fold keeping an organ in position. 2 archaic a bond of union. Derivatives: ligamental adj. ligamentary adj. ligamentous adj. Etymology …
109Ovarian ligament — Ligament: Ovarian ligament Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. The broad ligament has been spread out and the ovary drawn downward. The ligament of ovary is labeled at the center top. The suspensory ligament of the ovary (not… …
110Nuchal ligament — Ligament: Nuchal ligament Posterior view of muscles connecting the upper extremity to the vertebral column. Nuchal ligament labeled in red at center …
