| ligamentum popliteum arcuatum | <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) |
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| ligamentum popliteum obliquum | <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's ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum pterygospinale | <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 | <anatomy> Fibres that pass transversely above the pubic symphysis. Synonym: ligamentum pubicum superius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum pubocapsulare | <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 | <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 | <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, Denonvilliers' ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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 | <anatomy> In the female the fascial thickening comparable to the puboprostatic ligament. Synonym: ligamentum pubovesicale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum pulmonale | <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 | <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 | 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 | <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 | <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) |
| hyalocapsular ligament | <anatomy> Attachment of the vitreous body to the posterior surface of the lens of the eye. Synonym: ligamentum hyaloideo-capsulario. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hyoepiglottic ligament | <anatomy> A short elastic band that unites the epiglottis to the upper border of the hyoid bone. Synonym: ligamentum hyoepiglotticum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypsiloid ligament | <anatomy> A triangular ligament attached by its apex to the anterior inferior spine of the ilium and rim of the acetabulum, and by its base to the anterior intertrochanteric line of the femur; the strong medial band is attached to the lower part of the intertrochanteric line; the strong lateral part is fixed to the tubercle at the upper part of this line; the bands diverge, forming a Y-like figure with a weak area between; among the strongest of the body's ligaments, it limits extension at the hip joint. Synonym: ligamentum iliofemorale, Bertin's ligament, Bigelow's ligament, hypsiloid ligament, Y-shaped ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Soemmerring's ligament | <anatomy> Small fibres attaching the lacrimal gland to the periorbita. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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 enabling protraction and retraction. Synonym: ligamentum sphenomandibulare. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spinoglenoid ligament | <anatomy> An inconstant fibrous band that passes from the lateral border of the spine of the scapula to the posterior margin of the glenoid cavity. Synonym: ligamentum transversum scapulae inferius, spinoglenoid ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spiral ligament of cochlea | The thickened periosteal lining of the bony cochlea forming the outer wall of the cochlear duct to which the basal lamina attaches. Synonym: crista spiralis, ligamentum spirale cochleae, spiral crest. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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 phrenicolienale, ligamentum splenorenale, lienophrenic ligament, lienorenal ligament, ligamentum phrenicosplenicum, phrenicolienal ligament, phrenicosplenic ligament, phrenosplenic ligament, sustentaculum lienis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spring ligament | <anatomy> A dense fibroelastic ligament that extends from the sustentaculum tali to the plantar surface of the navicular bone; it supports the head of the talus. Synonym: ligamentum calcaneonaviculare plantare, inferior calcaneonavicular ligament, spring ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stellate ligament | 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) |
| 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) |
| sternopericardial ligament | <anatomy> Fibrous bands that pass from the pericardium to the sternum. Synonym: ligamenta sternopericardiaca, Lannelongue's ligaments, Luschka's ligaments. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| stylomaxillary 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) |