Anatomy

Articular Ligaments

Fibrous cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attach bones to each other and hold together the many types of joints in the body. Articular ligaments are strong, elastic, and allow movement in only specific directions, depending on the individual joint.

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Abstract

Fibrous cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attach bones to each other and hold together the many types of joints in the body. Articular ligaments are strong, elastic, and allow movement in only specific directions, depending on the individual joint.

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3 entry terms
  • Ligaments, Articular
  • Articular Ligament
  • Ligament, Articular

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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coordinate IM with specific joint (IM)

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  1. A02w.513w.514
  2. A02w.835w.583w.512
  3. A10w.165w.669w.514

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Articular Ligaments. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008023. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008023
  2. Articular Ligaments. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70182086