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 mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197


ligamentum inguinale
Synonym for inguinal ligament ... <anatomy> A fibrous band formed by the thickened inferior border of the aponeurosis of the external oblique that extends from the anterior superior spine of the ilium to the pubic tubercle bridging, muscular and vascular lacunae;forms the floor of the inguinal canal; gives origin to the lowermost fibres of int …

ligamentum intercapitale
A part of the ligamentum capitis costae intra-articulare; which connects the heads of opposite ribs by passing over the intervertebral fibrocartilage, and thus holds the ribs in their articular sockets; not present in man but well developed in the dog and cat. ... Synonym: intercapital ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum intercarpalia dorsalia
Dorsal intercarpal ligament. ... See: intercarpal ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum intercarpalia interossea
Interosseous intercarpal ligament. ... See: intercarpal ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum intercarpalia palmaria
Palmar intercarpal ligament. ... See: intercarpal ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum interclaviculare
Synonym for interclavicular ligament ... <anatomy> A strong ligament that connects the two sternoclavicular joints across the upper border of the manubrium. ... Synonym: ligamentum interclaviculare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum interfoveolare
Synonym for interfoveolar ligament ... <anatomy> Fibrous or muscular strands that lie medial to the deep inguinal ring, extending from the lower border of the transversus muscle to the lacunar ligament and pectineal fascia. ... Synonym: ligamentum interfoveolare, Hesselbach's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum interspinale
Synonym for interspinous ligament ... <anatomy> Bands of fibrous tissue that connect the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. ... Synonym: ligamentum interspinale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum intertransversarium
Synonym for intertransverse ligament ... <anatomy> One of the ligaments that connect the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae. ... Synonym: ligamentum intertransversarium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum ischiocapsulare
Synonym for ischiofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> The thickened part of the capsule of the hip joint that passes from the ischium upward and laterally over the femoral neck; some of its fibres continue into the zona orbicularis. ... Synonym: ligamentum ischiofemorale, ischiocapsular ligament, ligamentum ischiocapsulare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum ischiofemorale
Synonym for ischiofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> The thickened part of the capsule of the hip joint that passes from the ischium upward and laterally over the femoral neck; some of its fibres continue into the zona orbicularis. ... Synonym: ligamentum ischiofemorale, ischiocapsular ligament, ligamentum ischiocapsulare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum jugale
Synonym for cricopharyngeal ligament ... <anatomy> An elastic band connecting the tip of the corniculate (Santorini's) cartilage and the lamina of the cricoid cartilage and continuing into the pharyngeal mucosa covering the cricoid lamina. ... Synonym: ligamentum cricopharyngeum, corniculopharyngeal ligament, cricosantorinian ligament, jugal li …

ligamentum laciniatum
Synonym for flexor retinaculum of lower limb ... A wide band passing from the medial malleolus to the medial and upper border of the calcaneus and to the plantar surface as far as the navicular bone; it holds in place the tendons of the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus. ... Synonym: retinaculum musculorum flexor …

ligamentum lacunare
Synonym for lacunar ligament ... <anatomy> A curved fibrous band that passes horizontally backward from the medial end of the inguinal ligament to the pectineal line; it forms the medial boundary of the femoral ring. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum lacunare, Gimbernat's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000 …

ligamentum latum pulmonis
Synonym for pulmonary ligament ... <anatomy> Two-layered fold formed as the pleura of the mediastinum is reflected onto the lung inferior to the root of the lung. ... Synonym: ligamentum pulmonale, ligamentum latum pulmonis, Teutleben's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum latum uteri
Synonym for broad ligament of the uterus ... The peritoneal fold passing from the lateral margin of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis on either side, and in so doing also ensheathing the ovaries and uterine tubes. ... Synonym: ligamentum latum uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum lienorenale
splenorenal ligament, splenorenal ligament ...

ligamentum longitudinale
Synonym for longitudinal ligament ... <anatomy> One of two extensive fibrous bands running the length of the vertebral column: the anterior longitudinal ligament and the posterior longitudinal ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum longitudinale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum longitudinale anterius
Synonym for anterior longitudinal ligament ... <anatomy> The wide fibrous band interconnecting the anterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies. ... Synonym: lacertus medius, ligamentum longitudinale anterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum longitudinale posterius
Synonym for posterior longitudinal ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band interconnecting the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies; it narrows to pass between the pedicles and spreads out to blend with the posterior annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral discs; forms the anterior wall of the vertebral canal. ... Synonym: ligamentum longi …

ligamentum lumbocostale
Synonym for lumbocostal ligament ... <anatomy> A strong band that unites the twelfth rib with the tips of the transverse processes of the first and second lumbar vertebrae. ... Synonym: ligamentum lumbocostale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum mallei anterius
Synonym for anterior ligament of malleus ... Consists of two portions: Meckel's band, passing from the base of the anterior process to the spine of the sphenoid through the petrotympanic fissure; and the anterior ligament of Helmholtz, extending from the anterior aspect of the neck of the malleus to the anterior boundary of the tympanic notch. ... Sy …

ligamentum mallei laterale
Synonym for lateral ligament of malleus ... A short fan-shaped ligament converging from the posterior half of the tympanic notch to the neck of the malleus. ... Synonym: ligamentum mallei laterale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum mallei superius
Synonym for superior ligament of malleus ... A ligament extending from the head of the malleus to the roof of the epitympanic recess. ... Synonym: ligamentum mallei superius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum malleoli lateralis
See: anterior tibiofibular ligament, posterior tibiofibular ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum medialis
Synonym for anterior tibiotalar ligament ... <anatomy> The part of the medial or deltoid ligament that extends from the medial malleolus to the neck of the talus. ... Synonym: pars tibiotalaris anterior ligamenti medialis, anterior talotibial ligament, anterior tibiotalar part of deltoid ligament, ligamentum medialis, ligamentum talotibiale ant …

ligamentum menisci lateralis
Synonym for posterior meniscofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> The band that passes posterior to the posterior cruciate ligament extending between the medial condyle of the femur and the posterior crus of the lateral meniscus. ... Synonym: ligamentum meniscofemorale posterius, ligamentum cruciatum tertium genus, ligamentum menisci lateralis, Wrisb …

ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius
Synonym for anterior meniscofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> The ligamentous band that passes anterior to the posterior cruciate ligament, extending between the posterior portion of the lateral meniscus and the upper end of the anterior cruciate ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius, Humphry's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum natatorium
Synonym for superficial transverse metacarpal ligament ... <anatomy> A thickening of the deep fascia in the most distal part of the (base) of the triangular palmar aponeurosis. ... Synonym: ligamentum metacarpale transversum superficiale, Gerdy's fibres, ligamentum natatorium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum nuchae
A sagittal ligamentous band at the back of the neck, formed of thickened supraspinous ligaments; it extends from the external occipital protuberance to the posterior border of the foramen magnum, cranially, to the seventh cervical spinous process, caudally. ... Synonym: apparatus ligamentosus colli, nuchal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum orbiculare radii
Synonym for annular ligament of the radius ... The ligament that encircles and holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna, forming the proximal radioulnar joint and enabling pronation/supination of forearm; receives the radial collateral ligament of the elbow. ... Synonym: ligamentum annulare radii, ligamentum orbiculare radii, orbi …

ligamentum ovarii proprium
Synonym for ovarian ligament ... <anatomy> A cordlike bundle of fibres passing to the side of the uterus from the lower end of the ovary, between the folds of the broad ligament (mesovarium). ... Synonym: ligamentum ovarii proprium, proper ligament of ovary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum palpebrale externum
Synonym for lateral palpebral ligament ... <anatomy> The band that attaches the tarsal plates to the orbital eminence of the zygomatic bone. ... Synonym: ligamentum palpebrale laterale, ligamentum palpebrale externum, ligamentum tarsale externum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum palpebrale laterale
Synonym for lateral palpebral ligament ... <anatomy> The band that attaches the tarsal plates to the orbital eminence of the zygomatic bone. ... Synonym: ligamentum palpebrale laterale, ligamentum palpebrale externum, ligamentum tarsale externum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum palpebrale mediale
Synonym for medial palpebral ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band that attaches the medial ends of the tarsal plates to the maxilla at the medial orbital margin. ... Synonym: ligamentum palpebrale mediale, ligamentum tarsale internum, tendo oculi, tendo palpebrarum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum patellae
Synonym for patellar ligament ... <anatomy> The continuation of the central portion of the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle distal to the patella. It extends from the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ligamentum pectinatum
Pectinate ligaments of iridocorneal angle. ... See: trabecular reticulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pectinatum iridis
Pectinate ligaments of iridocorneal angle. ... See: trabecular reticulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pectineale
Synonym for pectineal ligament ... <anatomy> A thick, strong fibrous band that passes laterally from the lacunar ligament along the pectineal line of the pubis. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum pectineale, Cooper's ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum phrenicocolicum
Synonym for phrenicocolic ligament ... <anatomy> A triangular fold of peritoneum attached to the left flexure of the colon and to the diaphragm, on which rests the inferior pole or extremity of the spleen. ... Synonym: ligamentum phrenicocolicum, costocolic ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum phrenicolienale
Synonym for splenorenal ligament ... <anatomy> A peritoneal fold (portion of the greater omentum) which extends from the diaphragm and the anterior aspect of the left kidney to the hilar region of the spleen, conducting the splenic vessels from the posterior body wall to the spleen. ... Synonym: ligamentum lienorenale, ligamentum phrenicolienal …

ligamentum phrenicosplenicum
Synonym for splenorenal ligament ... <anatomy> A peritoneal fold (portion of the greater omentum) which extends from the diaphragm and the anterior aspect of the left kidney to the hilar region of the spleen, conducting the splenic vessels from the posterior body wall to the spleen. ... Synonym: ligamentum lienorenale, ligamentum phrenicolienal …

ligamentum pisohamatum
Synonym for pisohamate ligament ... <anatomy> A strong fibrous band that extends from the pisiform bone to the hook of the hamate. ... Synonym: ligamentum pisohamatum, pisounciform ligament, pisouncinate ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pisometacarpeum
Synonym for pisometacarpal ligament ... <anatomy> A strong fibrous band extending from the pisiform bone to the base of the fifth metacarpal bone; this ligament, together with the pisohamate ligament, forms the tendon of insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris, in which the pisiform bone is like a sesamoid bone. ... Synonym: ligamentum pisometaca …

ligamentum plantare longum
Synonym for long plantar ligament ... <anatomy> A strong ligament that extends from the calcaneus to the cuboid and lateral metatarsals on the plantar aspect of the foot; part of the passive support system for maintaining the longitudinal arch of the foot. ... Synonym: ligamentum plantare longum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum popliteum arcuatum
Synonym for arcuate popliteal ligament ... <anatomy> A broad fibrous band attached above to the lateral condyle of the femur and passing medially and downward, blending with the posterior part of the fibrous capsule of the knee joint, arching over the tendon of the popliteus muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum popliteum arcuatum, popliteal arch, po …

ligamentum popliteum obliquum
Synonym for oblique popliteal ligament ... <anatomy> Reflected tendon of insertion of semimembranous muscle; a fibrous band that extends across the back of the knee from its separation from the direct tendon of insertion on the medial condyle of the tibia to the lateral condyle of the femur. ... Synonym: ligamentum popliteum obliquum, Bourgery' …

ligamentum pterygospinale
Synonym for pterygospinous ligament ... <anatomy> A membranous ligament extending from the spine of the sphenoid to the upper part of the posterior border of the lateral pterygoid lamina. ... Synonym: ligamentum pterygospinale, Civinini's ligament, pterygospinal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pubicum superius
Synonym for superior pubic ligament ... <anatomy> Fibres that pass transversely above the pubic symphysis. ... Synonym: ligamentum pubicum superius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pubocapsulare
Synonym for pubofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> A thickened part of the capsule of the hip joint that extends from the superior ramus of the pubis to the intertrochanteric line of the femur. ... Synonym: ligamentum pubofemorale, ligamentum pubocapsulare, pubocapsular ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pubofemorale
Synonym for pubofemoral ligament ... <anatomy> A thickened part of the capsule of the hip joint that extends from the superior ramus of the pubis to the intertrochanteric line of the femur. ... Synonym: ligamentum pubofemorale, ligamentum pubocapsulare, pubocapsular ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum puboprostaticum
Synonym for puboprostatic ligament ... <anatomy> The localised thickening of the superior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm anteriorly that anchors the prostate and neck of the bladder to the pubis on each side. It is composed of medial and lateral parts (ligaments) and usually contains smooth muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum puboprostaticum, Denon …

ligamentum puboprostaticum laterale
See: puboprostatic ligament. ... Synonym: lateral puboprostatic ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum puboprostaticum mediale
See: puboprostatic ligament. ... Synonym: medial puboprostatic ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pubovesicale
Synonym for pubovesical ligament ... <anatomy> In the female the fascial thickening comparable to the puboprostatic ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum pubovesicale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum pulmonale
Synonym for pulmonary ligament ... <anatomy> Two-layered fold formed as the pleura of the mediastinum is reflected onto the lung inferior to the root of the lung. ... Synonym: ligamentum pulmonale, ligamentum latum pulmonis, Teutleben's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum quadratum
Synonym for quadrate ligament ... <anatomy> Fibres that pass from the distal margin of the radial notch of the ulna to the neck of the radius. ... Synonym: ligamentum quadratum, Denuce's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum radiatum
Synonym for radiate ligament of head of rib ... The radiate, stellate, or anterior costovertebral ligament connecting the head of each rib to the bodies of the two vertebrae with which it articulates. ... Synonym: ligamentum capitis costae radiatum, ligamentum radiatum, radiate ligament, stellate ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum radiocarpale dorsale
Synonym for dorsal radiocarpal ligament ... <anatomy> The ligament that extends from the distal end of the radius posteriorly to the proximal row of carpal bones. ... Synonym: ligamentum radiocarpale dorsale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum radiocarpale palmare
Synonym for palmar radiocarpal ligament ... <anatomy> A strong ligament that passes from the distal end of the radius to the proximal row of carpal bones on the anterior surface of the wrist joint. ... Synonym: ligamentum radiocarpale palmare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum reflexum
Synonym for reflected inguinal ligament ... <anatomy> A triangular fibrous band extending from the aponeurosis of the external oblique to the pubic tubercle of the opposite side. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum reflexum, Colles' ligament, fascia triangularis abdominis, reflex ligament, triangula …

ligamentum sacrococcygeum anterius
Synonym for ventral sacrococcygeal ligament ... <anatomy> The continuation of the anterior longitudinal ligament uniting the sacrum and coccyx. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrococcygeum anterius, anterior sacrococcygeal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacrococcygeum laterale
Synonym for lateral sacrococcygeal ligament ... <anatomy> A ligament that extends from the lateral inferior margin of the sacrum to the transverse process of the first coccygeal vertebra. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrococcygeum laterale, intercornual ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacrodurale
Synonym for sacrodural ligament ... <anatomy> A longitudinal bundle of fibrous filaments running from the midline of the inferior part of the dural sac to the posterior longitudinal ligament of the sacrum. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrodurale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacroiliacum posterius
Synonym for posterior sacroiliac ligaments ... The heavy fibrous bands that pass from the ilium to the sacrum posterior to the sacroiliac joint. ... Synonym: ligamenta sacroiliaca posteriora, dorsal sacroiliac ligaments, ligamentum sacroiliacum posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacrospinale
Synonym for sacrospinous ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band that passes from the ischial spine to the sacrum and coccyx. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrospinale, anterior sacrosciatic ligament, ligamentum sacrospinosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacrospinosum
Synonym for sacrospinous ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band that passes from the ischial spine to the sacrum and coccyx. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrospinale, anterior sacrosciatic ligament, ligamentum sacrospinosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sacrotuberale
Synonym for sacrotuberous ligament ... <anatomy> The ligament that passes from the ischial tuberosity to the ilium, sacrum, and coccyx, transforming the scialic notch to a large scialic foramen, which is then further subdivided by the sacrospinous ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrotuberale, ligamentum sacrotuberosum, posterior sacrosciatic …

ligamentum sacrotuberosum
Synonym for sacrotuberous ligament ... <anatomy> The ligament that passes from the ischial tuberosity to the ilium, sacrum, and coccyx, transforming the scialic notch to a large scialic foramen, which is then further subdivided by the sacrospinous ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum sacrotuberale, ligamentum sacrotuberosum, posterior sacrosciatic …

ligamentum serosum
Synonym for serous ligament ... <anatomy> One of a number of peritoneal folds attaching certain of the viscera to the abdominal wall or to each other. ... Synonym: ligamentum serosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum sphenomandibulare
Synonym for sphenomandibular ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band that passes from the spine of the sphenoid bone to the lingula of the mandible; it is a primary passive support of the mandible serving as a 'swinging axis', enabling depression and elevation around a transverse axis passing through the two lingulae, while at the same time en …

ligamentum spirale cochleae
An alternate term for spiral ligament of cochlea, spiral ligament of cochlea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum splenorenale
Synonym for splenorenal ligament ... <anatomy> A peritoneal fold (portion of the greater omentum) which extends from the diaphragm and the anterior aspect of the left kidney to the hilar region of the spleen, conducting the splenic vessels from the posterior body wall to the spleen. ... Synonym: ligamentum lienorenale, ligamentum phrenicolienal …

ligamentum sternoclaviculare
Synonym for sternoclavicular ligament ... <anatomy> Ligament uniting the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum. ... See: anterior sternoclavicular ligament, posterior sternoclavicular ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum sternoclaviculare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum stylohyoideum
Synonym for stylohyoid ligament ... <anatomy> A fibrous cord that passes from the tip of the styloid process to the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone; it is occasionally ossified. ... Synonym: ligamentum stylohyoideum, epihyal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum stylomandibulare
Synonym for stylomandibular ligament ... <anatomy> A condensation of the deep cervical fascia extending from the tip of the styloid process of the temporal bone to the posterior border of the angle of the jaw; blends with parotid sheath. ... Synonym: ligamentum stylomandibulare, stylomaxillary ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum supraspinale
Synonym for supraspinous ligament ... <anatomy> The longitudinal fibrous band attached to the tips of the spinous processes of the vertebrae; in the cervical region it is altered to form the ligamentum nuchae. ... Synonym: ligamentum supraspinale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum suspensorium clitoridis
Synonym for suspensory ligament of clitoris ... A fibrous band at the deep fascial level that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the clitoris, anchoring the clitoris to the pubic symphysis. ... Synonym: ligamentum suspensorium clitoridis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum suspensorium ovarii
Synonym for suspensory ligament of ovary ... A band of peritoneum that extends upward from the upper pole of the ovary; it contains the ovarian vessels and ovarian plexus of nerves. ... Synonym: ligamentum suspensorium ovarii, infundibulopelvic ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum suspensorium penis
Synonym for suspensory ligament of penis ... A fibrous band at the deep fascial layer that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the penis anchoring the roof of the penis. ... Synonym: ligamentum suspensorium penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talocalcaneare
Synonym for talocalcaneal ligament ... <anatomy> Any of three ligaments uniting the talus and calcaneus: interosseous talocalcaneal ligament, lateral talocalcaneal ligament, and medial talocalcaneal ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum talocalcaneare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talocalcaneare laterale
Synonym for lateral talocalcaneal ligament ... <anatomy> A ligament extending from the trochlea of the talus to the lateral surface of the calcaneus. ... Synonym: ligamentum talocalcaneare laterale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talocalcaneare mediale
Synonym for medial talocalcaneal ligament ... <anatomy> A ligament extending from the medial tuberosity of the posterior talar process and the sustentaculum tali. ... Synonym: ligamentum talocalcaneare mediale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talofibulare anterius
Synonym for anterior talofibular ligament ... <anatomy> The band of fibres that extends from the lateral malleolus to the neck of the talus. ... Synonym: ligamentum talofibulare anterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talofibulare posterius
Synonym for posterior talofibular ligament ... <anatomy> The nearly horizontal fibrous band that extends from the posterior border of the talus to the malleolar fossa. ... Synonym: ligamentum talofibulare posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talonaviculare
Synonym for dorsal talonavicular ligament ... <anatomy> The broad band that passes from the dorsal side of the neck of the talus to the dorsal surface of the navicular bone. ... Synonym: ligamentum talonaviculare, talonavicular ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum talotibiale anterius
Synonym for anterior tibiotalar ligament ... <anatomy> The part of the medial or deltoid ligament that extends from the medial malleolus to the neck of the talus. ... Synonym: pars tibiotalaris anterior ligamenti medialis, anterior talotibial ligament, anterior tibiotalar part of deltoid ligament, ligamentum medialis, ligamentum talotibiale ant …

ligamentum talotibiale posterius
Synonym for posterior tibiotalar ligament ... <anatomy> The part of the medial or deltoid ligament that extends from the medial malleolus to the posterior process of the talus. ... Synonym: pars tibiotalaris posterior ligamenti medialis, ligamentum talotibiale posterius, posterior talotibial ligament, posterior tibiotalar part of deltoid ligame …

ligamentum tarsale externum
Synonym for lateral palpebral ligament ... <anatomy> The band that attaches the tarsal plates to the orbital eminence of the zygomatic bone. ... Synonym: ligamentum palpebrale laterale, ligamentum palpebrale externum, ligamentum tarsale externum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum tarsale internum
Synonym for medial palpebral ligament ... <anatomy> The fibrous band that attaches the medial ends of the tarsal plates to the maxilla at the medial orbital margin. ... Synonym: ligamentum palpebrale mediale, ligamentum tarsale internum, tendo oculi, tendo palpebrarum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum temporomandibulare
Synonym for lateral temporomandibular ligament ... <anatomy> The capsular ligament that passes obliquely down and backward across the lateral surface of the temporomandibular joint. ... Synonym: ligamentum laterale articulationis temporomandibularis, Ferrein's ligament, lateral ligament of temporomandibular joint, ligamentum temporomandibulare, …

ligamentum teres femoris
Synonym for ligament of head of femur ... A flattened ligament that passes from the fovea in the head of the femur to the borders of the acetabular notch (transverse acetabular ligament); developmentally, an artery passes to the head of the femur with the ligament which may or may not persist into adulthood; the ligament does not contribute to the i …

ligamentum teres hepatis
Synonym for round ligament of liver ... The remains of the umbilical vein running within the free edge of the falciform ligament from umbilicus to the liver, where it continues within the fissure for the round ligament to the origin of the left portal vein within the porta hepatis. ... Synonym: ligamentum teres hepatis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum teres uteri
Synonym for round ligament of uterus ... A fibromuscular band that is attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the uterine tube; it passes through the inguinal canal to the labium majus; corresponds to the spermatic cord of male in that it passes through the inguinal canal and gains similar coverings, but is not hom …

ligamentum testis
The caudal portion of the embryonic urogenital ridge; the upper third of the gubernaculum testis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum thyroepiglotticum
Synonym for thyroepiglottic ligament ... <anatomy> Thyroepiglottidean ligament, an elastic band that connects the petiole of the epiglottis to the interior of the thyroid cartilage near the superior thyroid notch. ... Synonym: ligamentum thyroepiglotticum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum thyrohyoideum laterale
Synonym for lateral thyrohyoid ligament ... <anatomy> Thickened elastic bundle connecting the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage to the tip of the greater horn of the hyoid cartilage; forms the posterior border of the thyrohyoid membrane. ... Synonym: ligamentum thyrohyoideum laterale, Berry's ligaments, ligamentum hyothyroideum laterale.
ligamentum thyrohyoideum medianum
Synonym for median thyrohyoid ligament ... <anatomy> The central thickened portion of the thyrohyoid membrane. ... Synonym: ligamentum thyrohyoideum medianum, ligamentum hyothyroideum medium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius
Synonym for anterior tibiofibular ligament ... <anatomy> The ligament that binds the anterior aspect of the tibiofibular syndesmosis. ... Synonym: ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ligamentum tibiofibulare medium
Synonym for interosseous membrane of leg ... The dense fibrous layer that connects the interosseous margins of the tibia and fibula, forming the upper portion of the tibiofibular syndesmosis and, with the bones and intermuscular septa, creating anterior and posterior comparments of the leg. ... Synonym: membrana interossea cruris, ligamentum tibiofib …