D4 Ligaments Flashcards

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What are ligaments?

3 points

A

Short bands of tough and fibrous flexible tissue holding bones together
Maintain joint structure and stability
Slightly elastic so bones of the joint move correctly

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Restrict excessive movement? 
2 movements(hyper)
A

Hyper-extension

Hyper-flexion

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