annular ligament

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the ligamentous envelope surrounding a part, as the joints of the wrist or ankle or the head of the radius.

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annular ligament British  

noun

1. anatomy any of various ligaments that encircle a part, such as the wrist, ankle, or trachea

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Etymology

Origin of annular ligament

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius to hold it in place at this joint.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The annular ligament encircles the head of the radius.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and then blends into the lateral side of the annular ligament.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The traction and torsion thus put upon the radius causes the front part of its head to pass out of the annular ligament, the edge of which slips between the bones.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

This is intelligible enough; for in hocks so formed, the annular ligament must be continually on the stretch, in order to confine the tendon.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.