ligaments
- plural of ligament.
Example Sentences
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He underwent shoulder surgery in 2021 and in 2022 had surgery to repair ligaments in both feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The real cause for the explosion in torn ulnar collateral ligaments is now believed to be high velocities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
It involves the entire joint, including joint fluid, underlying bone, ligaments, surrounding muscles, and even the nerves that control movement.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
The American great - who was racing just nine days after rupturing ligaments in her left knee - struck a gate 13 seconds into her downhill run in Cortina on 8 February.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
As a result, the vast majority of horses’ sleeping is done standing, which they can do thanks to ligaments that lock their leg joints in the extended position.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
