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US
/ˈɫɪɡəmənt/
]
[ UK /lˈɪɡəmənt/ ]
[ UK /lˈɪɡəmənt/ ]
NOUN
- any connection or unifying bond
- a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
How To Use ligament In A Sentence
- It appears that the function of the interspinous ligament may be to maintain the tension in the thoraco-lumbar fascia.
- Traced downward, it covers the antero-superior surface of the stomach and the commencement of the duodenum, and is carried down into a large free fold, known as the gastrocolic ligament or greater omentum. XI. Splanchnology. 2e. The Abdomen
- Other examples of dense regular connective tissue include most ligaments, aponeuroses, and the cornea of the eye.
- The head of the humerus is articulated with its (glenoid?) cavity, by means of a small ligament, and it consists of a rounded epiphysis composed of spongy cartilage, the humerus itself is bent outward and forward, and it is articulated with its (glenoid?) cavity by its side, and not in a straight line. Instruments Of Reduction
- The omentum, peritoneal ligaments, and celiac vessel and its tributaries provide additional support.
- Paraneck Stable's former classic starter Griffinite has been retired due to a slight ligament strain in his left front leg.
- This fusion effectively creates the gastrocolic ligament by connecting the stomach to the transverse colon.
- Warming up properly is one of the best ways to avoid injuries to your muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- He was stretchered off with knee - ligament damage and looks destined to be sidelined for months.
- Except for third-string center DJ Mbenga, out for the year after tearing a ligament in his right knee, everyone on the roster is available to play. ... USATODAY.com - Basketball - Dallas vs. L.A. Lakers