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annular ligament

American

noun

Anatomy.

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

annular ligament British

noun

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

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annular ligament

The annular ligament encircles the head of the radius.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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

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

They are kept in their proper relative position by strong pulleys formed by the annular ligament.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

In the sheath of the peronei or other tendons about the ankle, the swelling is sausage-shaped, and is constricted opposite the annular ligament.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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