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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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What two ligaments are known as the Coracoclavicular ligament?

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Conoid and Trapezoid.

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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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Binds the cartilage to the posterior clavicle.

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Costoclavicular Ligament

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Connects the humerus and glenoid fossa, there is three?

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Glenohumeral Ligament

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Base of the coracoid process to the greater tubercle?

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Coracohumeral Ligament

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Between the two tubercles of the humerus?

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Transverse Humeral Ligament

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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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Holds the Radial head in place

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Annular Radial Ligament.

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

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Palmar Radiocarpal Ligament

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

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament

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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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What does the Ulnar Collateral Ligament prevent?

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Excessive radial deviation of the hand.

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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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What does the Radial Collateral Ligament prevent?

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Excessive ulnar deviation of the hand.

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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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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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Superior pubis rami to the intertrochanteric line on the femur.
Pubofemoral Ligament
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What is the iliofemroal ligament responsible for?
Prevents hyperextension of the hip joint.
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The Pubofemoral ligament prevents?
Excessive Abduction and Extension.
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Goes from the Ischium to the the greater trochanter.
Ischiofemoral ligament
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The ischiofemoral ligament has two jobs?
Prevents Hyperextension and holds the femoral head in the acetabulum.
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Distal to the patella, continuation of the quadricep tendon. Attaches to the Tibial Tuberosity.
Patellar Ligament
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Medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial epicondyle of the tibia.
Medial Collateral Ligament
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Lateral epicondyle of the femur to the lateral surface of the fibular head.
Lateral Collateral Ligament.
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The Knee Collateral Ligaments are responsible for?
Stabilising the hinge motion, by preventing excessive medial and lateral rotation.
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Anterior tibia blended with the meniscus to the posterior intercondylar fossa of the femur.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
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What is the ACL responsible for?
Preventing anterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur.
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Posterior intercondylar area of tibia to the anteromedial femoral condyle.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
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The PCL is responsible for ...
Preventing posterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur.
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Spans between the fibular head and the lateral tibial condyle
Anterior and Posterior superior tibiofibular ligaments.
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Medial Malleolus to the talus, calcaneus and the navicular.
Deltoid Ligament
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What does the Deltoid ligament resist?
Over-eversion of the foot
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Lateral Malleolus to the lateral aspect of the talus.
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
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Lateral malleolus to the posterior aspect of the talus.
Posterior Talofibular Ligament.
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Lateral malleolus to the calcaneus.
Calcaneofibular Ligaments.
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The job of the 3 Lateral Ankle ligaments is too...
Prevent over-inversion of the foot.
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The subtalar joint is supported by three ligaments...
Posterior Talocalcaneal Ligament. Medial Talocalcaneal Ligament. Lateral Talocalcaneal Ligament.
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The Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament binds..
The talus and calcaneus.
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The Acromioclavicular Ligament ....
reinforces the superior aspect of the joint capsule.
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The Coracoclavicular Ligament ....
suspends the weight of the upper limb from the clavicle.
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The sternoclavicular ligament is responsible for ...
Strengthening the anterior and posterior capsule.
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Costoclavicular ligament is responsible for...
resisting elevation of the pectoral girdle.
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The Sternoclavicular and Interclavicular ligaments can be considered ...
Thickenings of the joint capsule.
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The Glenohumeral ligament acts...
To stabilise the anterior aspect of the joint.
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The Coracohumeral Ligament supports...
Superior part of the joint capsule.
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The Transverse Humeral Ligament holds ...
Tendon of the long head of the biceps in the intertubercular groove.
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Coraco-Clavicular Ligament works with the Acromioclavicular ligament to....
Maintain the alignment of the clavicle in relation to the scapula.
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Acromion to the coracoid process?
Coracoacromial Ligament
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The Coracoacromial Ligament prevents...
Superior displacement of the humeral head.
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The Radial Collateral and Ulnar Collateral Ligaments ...
Strengthen the elbow
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The Annular Radial Ligament is responsible for ...
Holding the radial head in place.
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sacrum and coccyx that attaches to the spine of the ischium.
Sacrospinous Ligament.
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L5 transverse process to the iliac crest.
Iliolumbar Ligament.
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Sacrum, coccyx and ilium joint capsule to the ischial tuberosity.
Sacrotuberous Ligament
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Sacrum to Coccyx.
sacrococcygeal
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The iliolumbar, sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments jobs are too...
Stabilise the lumbosacral spine on the pelvis.
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Runs between pubic tubercles?
Superior pubic ligament
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inferior pubic rami to pubic symphysis.
Inferior pubic ligament
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Blends with the periosteum
Posterior pubic ligament
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ASIS to Pubic Tubercle
Inguinal Ligament
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Inguinal ligaments role?
Support soft tissues in the groin and anchor the abdomen and pelvis.
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anterolateral aspect of the sacrum to the ilium.
Anterior Sacroiliac Ligament
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transverse tubercles of the sacrum to the ilium snd PSIS.
Posterior sacroiliac ligament

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