| MLAEP | middle latency auditory evoked potential |
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| MLR | mean length response; middle latency response; mixed lymphocyte reaction |
| MLS | mean lifespan; median life span; median longitudinal section; microphthalmia-linear skin defects [sy... |
| MMA | mastitis-metritis-agalactia [syndrome]; medical management analysis; medical materials account; meth... |
| MP | macrophage; matrix protein; mean pressure; melphalan and prednisone; melting point; membrane potenti... |
| 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. Synonym: ligamentum mallei anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| anterior 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) |
| anterior sacrosciatic 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) |
| anterior sternoclavicular ligament | <anatomy> A fibrous band that reinforces the sternoclavicular anteriorly. Synonym: ligamentum sternoclaviculare anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |
| anterior talotibial 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 anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior tibiofibular ligament | <anatomy> The ligament that binds the anterior aspect of the tibiofibular syndesmosis. Synonym: ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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 anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior tibiotalar part of deltoid 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 anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apical ligament of dens | A ligament that extends from the apex of the dens of the axis to the anterior margin of the foramen magnum; includes vestiges of notochord. Synonym: ligamentum apicis dentis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Arantius' ligament | A thin fibrous cord, lying in the fissure of the ligamentum venosum, the remains of the ductus venosus of the foetus. Synonym: Arantius' ligament, ligamentum ductus venosi, venous ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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, posterior ligament of knee. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arcuate pubic ligament | <anatomy> The ligament that arches across the inferior aspect of the pubic symphysis. Synonym: ligamentum arcuatum pubis, inferior pubic ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |