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Ligaments Flashcards

1
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Runs from the acromion to the lateral clavicle.

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Acromioclavicular Ligament

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Vertically runs from the coracoid process to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle.

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Conoid Ligament

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Runs from the coracoid process to the trapezoid like of Clavicle.

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Trapezoid Ligament

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4
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What two ligaments are known as the Coracoclavicular ligament?

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Conoid and Trapezoid.

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5
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Anterior and posterior at the Sternoclavicular?

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Sternoclavicular Ligament

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Covers the gap between the ends of the clavicles to reinforce the joint capsule superiorly.

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Interclavicular Ligaments

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7
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Binds the cartilage to the posterior clavicle.

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Costoclavicular Ligament

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8
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Connects the humerus and glenoid fossa, there is three?

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Glenohumeral Ligament

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9
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Base of the coracoid process to the greater tubercle?

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Coracohumeral Ligament

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10
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Between the two tubercles of the humerus?

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Transverse Humeral Ligament

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11
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Lateral epicondyle of the elbow, joins the annular ligament.

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Radial Collateral Ligament.

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Originates from the Medial Epicondyle and attaches to the olecranon of the ulna

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament.

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13
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Holds the Radial head in place

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Annular Radial Ligament.

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14
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Inferior border of the radial notch of the ulna to the neck of the radius.

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Quadrate Ligament.

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15
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On the Palmar side, passes from the radius to both rows of carpals.

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Palmar Radiocarpal Ligament

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16
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Found of the dorsal of the hand, passing from the radius to both rows of carpal bones.

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Dorsal Radiocarpal Ligament.

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17
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Runs from the ulnar styloid process to the triquetrum and pisiform.

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament

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18
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What does the Palmar radoiocarpal ligament do?

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Ensures the hand follows the the forearm during supination.

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What does the Dorsal Radiocarpal Ligament do?

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Ensures the hand follows the forearm during pronation.

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19
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What does the Ulnar Collateral Ligament prevent?

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Excessive radial deviation of the hand.

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20
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Runs from the radial styloid to the scaphoid and the trapezium?

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Radial Collateral Ligament.

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21
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What does the Radial Collateral Ligament prevent?

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Excessive ulnar deviation of the hand.

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22
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Runs from the acetabular fossa to the fovea of the femur?

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Head of Femur ligament.

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23
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Goes from the anterior inferior iliac spine and inserts into the intertrochanteric line of the femur.

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Iliofemoral Ligament

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24
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Superior pubis rami to the intertrochanteric line on the femur.

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Pubofemoral Ligament

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25
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What is the iliofemroal ligament responsible for?

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Prevents hyperextension of the hip joint.

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26
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The Pubofemoral ligament prevents?

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Excessive Abduction and Extension.

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27
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Goes from the Ischium to the the greater trochanter.

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Ischiofemoral ligament

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28
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The ischiofemoral ligament has two jobs?

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Prevents Hyperextension and holds the femoral head in the acetabulum.

29
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Distal to the patella, continuation of the quadricep tendon. Attaches to the Tibial Tuberosity.

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Patellar Ligament

30
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Medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial epicondyle of the tibia.

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Medial Collateral Ligament

31
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Lateral epicondyle of the femur to the lateral surface of the fibular head.

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Lateral Collateral Ligament.

32
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The Knee Collateral Ligaments are responsible for?

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Stabilising the hinge motion, by preventing excessive medial and lateral rotation.

33
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Anterior tibia blended with the meniscus to the posterior intercondylar fossa of the femur.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

34
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What is the ACL responsible for?

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Preventing anterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur.

35
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Posterior intercondylar area of tibia to the anteromedial femoral condyle.

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament

36
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The PCL is responsible for …

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Preventing posterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur.

37
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Spans between the fibular head and the lateral tibial condyle

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Anterior and Posterior superior tibiofibular ligaments.

38
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Medial Malleolus to the talus, calcaneus and the navicular.

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Deltoid Ligament

39
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What does the Deltoid ligament resist?

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Over-eversion of the foot

40
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Lateral Malleolus to the lateral aspect of the talus.

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Anterior Talofibular Ligament

41
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Lateral malleolus to the posterior aspect of the talus.

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Posterior Talofibular Ligament.

42
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Lateral malleolus to the calcaneus.

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Calcaneofibular Ligaments.

43
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The job of the 3 Lateral Ankle ligaments is too…

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Prevent over-inversion of the foot.

44
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The subtalar joint is supported by three ligaments…

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Posterior Talocalcaneal Ligament.
Medial Talocalcaneal Ligament.
Lateral Talocalcaneal Ligament.

45
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The Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament binds..

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The talus and calcaneus.

46
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The Acromioclavicular Ligament ….

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reinforces the superior aspect of the joint capsule.

47
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The Coracoclavicular Ligament ….

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suspends the weight of the upper limb from the clavicle.

48
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The sternoclavicular ligament is responsible for …

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Strengthening the anterior and posterior capsule.

49
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Costoclavicular ligament is responsible for…

A

resisting elevation of the pectoral girdle.

50
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The Sternoclavicular and Interclavicular ligaments can be considered …

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Thickenings of the joint capsule.

51
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The Glenohumeral ligament acts…

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To stabilise the anterior aspect of the joint.

52
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The Coracohumeral Ligament supports…

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Superior part of the joint capsule.

53
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The Transverse Humeral Ligament holds …

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Tendon of the long head of the biceps in the intertubercular groove.

54
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Coraco-Clavicular Ligament works with the Acromioclavicular ligament to….

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Maintain the alignment of the clavicle in relation to the scapula.

55
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Acromion to the coracoid process?

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Coracoacromial Ligament

56
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The Coracoacromial Ligament prevents…

A

Superior displacement of the humeral head.

57
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The Radial Collateral and Ulnar Collateral Ligaments …

A

Strengthen the elbow

58
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The Annular Radial Ligament is responsible for …

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Holding the radial head in place.

59
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sacrum and coccyx that attaches to the spine of the ischium.

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Sacrospinous Ligament.

60
Q

L5 transverse process to the iliac crest.

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Iliolumbar Ligament.

61
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Sacrum, coccyx and ilium joint capsule to the ischial tuberosity.

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Sacrotuberous Ligament

62
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Sacrum to Coccyx.

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sacrococcygeal

63
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The iliolumbar, sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments jobs are too…

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Stabilise the lumbosacral spine on the pelvis.

64
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Runs between pubic tubercles?

A

Superior pubic ligament

65
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inferior pubic rami to pubic symphysis.

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Inferior pubic ligament

66
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Blends with the periosteum

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Posterior pubic ligament

67
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ASIS to Pubic Tubercle

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Inguinal Ligament

68
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Inguinal ligaments role?

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Support soft tissues in the groin and anchor the abdomen and pelvis.

69
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anterolateral aspect of the sacrum to the ilium.

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Anterior Sacroiliac Ligament

70
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transverse tubercles of the sacrum to the ilium snd PSIS.

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Posterior sacroiliac ligament

MSK Anatomy (5 decks)

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