ligament
ligament organ
Dense regular connective tissue connecting two or more adjacent skeletal elements or supporting an organ.
| Type | Ligament |
| Parent Structure | organ |
| Latin Name | ligament organ |
| FMA ID | 21496 |
Sub-structures
anular ligament of radius
Bone
arcuate ligament
Ligament
cruciate ligament of atlas
Ligament
epihyoideum
Muscle
inguinal ligament
Bone
ligament of middle ear
Ligament
ligamentum flavum
Ligament
mandibulo-lacrimal ligament
Ligament
medial palpebral ligament
Ligament
palato-maxillary ligament
Ligament
palato-vomerine ligament
Ligament
pelvic ligament
Bone
skeletal ligament
Ligament
triangular ligament of liver
Ligament
uterine ligament
Ligament
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ligament?
Dense regular connective tissue connecting two or more adjacent skeletal elements or supporting an organ.
What is the Latin name for the ligament?
The Latin name for the ligament is ligament organ.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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