annular ligament

annular ligament
annular ligament n a ringlike ligament or band of fibrous tissue encircling a part:
a) any of the transverse bands holding in place the extensor and flexor tendons of the wrist and ankle
b) a strong band of fibers surrounding the head of the radius and retaining it in the radial notch of the ulna called also orbicular ligament
c) any of several strengthening bands of the tendon sheaths of the digits
d) a ring attaching the base of the stapes to the oval window

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  • annular ligament — noun anatomy : a ringlike ligament or band of fibrous tissue encircling a part: a. : any of the transverse bands holding in place the extensor and flexor tendons of the wrist and ankle b. : a strong band of fibers surrounding the head of the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Annular ligament (disambiguation) — Annular ligament ( la. ligamentum annularis) means shaped like a ring and may refer to:* Annular ligament of the radius * Annular ligament of femur * Annular ligaments of fingers * Annular stapedial ligament * Annular ligaments of toes …   Wikipedia

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  • annular ligament — Anat. the ligamentous envelope surrounding a part, as the joints of the wrist or ankle or the head of the radius. [1835 45] * * * …   Universalium

  • annular ligament — /ˌænjələ ˈlɪgəmənt/ (say .anyuhluh liguhmuhnt) noun the general ligamentous envelope which surrounds the wrist or ankle …  

  • annular ligament external — retinaculum musculorum peroneorum superius …   Medical dictionary

  • annular ligament internal — retinaculum musculorum flexorum pedis …   Medical dictionary

  • annular ligament of radius — ligamentum anulare radii …   Medical dictionary

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