Ligaments Flashcards
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Prevents posterior translation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Prevents anterior translation
Medial Collateral
Prevents valgus force
Lateral Collateral
Prevents Varus force
Ligament of wrisberg
Nothing
Medial Meniscus
Shock absorption
Lateral Meniscus
Shock absorption
Ulnar Collateral
Prevents valgus force
Radial Collateral
Prevents Varus force
Annular Ligament
Holds radial head
Acromioclavicular Ligament
Holds clavicle to acromion process
Coracoclavicular Ligament
Holds clavicle to coracoid process
Coracoacromial Ligament
Adds no stability
Iliofemoral Ligament
Hip stabilizer
Ischiofemoral Ligament
Hip stabilizer
Pubofemoral Ligament
Hip stabilizer
Ligamentum Teres
Hip stabilizer
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Limits back extension
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Limits back flexion
Interspinous Ligament
Stabilizes vertebrae
Limits back flexion
Supraspinous Ligament
Limits back flexion