Ligaments - identification Flashcards
What is this structure?
Anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
What is this structure?
Posterior cruciate ligament of the knee
What is this structure?
Lateral collateral ligament of the knee
What is this structure?
Medial collateral ligament of the knee
What is this structure?
Glenohumeral ligament of the shoulder
What is this structure?
Coracoacromial ligament of shoulder
What is this structure?
Coracoclavicular ligament of the shoulder
What is this structure?
Acromoclavicular ligament of the shoulder
What is this structure?
Coracohumeral ligament of the shoulder
What is this structure?
Deltoid ligament of ankle
What is this structure?
Medial ligament of the elbow
What is this structure?
Lateral ligament of elbow
What is this structure?
Annular ligament of the elbow
What is this structure?
Sacroiliac ligament
What is this structure?
Sacrotubular ligament
What is this structure?
Sacrospinous ligament
What is this structure?
Lateral ligament of the ankle
What is this structure?
Ischiofemoral ligament of hip
What is this structure?
Ileofemoral ligament of hip
What is this structure?
Pubofemoral ligament of hip
What is the function of this structure?
Anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Stops anterior dislocation of knee
What is the function of this structure?
Posterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Prevents femur from sliding posteriorly on tibia
Where does the lateral collateral ligament extend to and from?
Lateral epicondyle of femur
to lateral surface of head of fibula
Where does the medial collateral ligament extend to and from?
Medial epicondyle of femur
to medial condyle and upper part of medial surface of tibia
What is the function of this structure?
Coracoacromial ligament of shoulder
Prevents superior displacement of humeral head
What is the function of this structure?
Coracohumeral ligament of the shoulder
Strengthens the superior aspect of the joint capsule
What is the function of this structure?
Ischiofemoral ligament of hip
Prevents hyperextension
What is the function of this structure?
Ileofemoral ligament of hip
Hyperextension of hip
What is the function of this structure?
Pubofemoral ligament of hip
Prevents hyperabduction of hip
What is the clinical significance of this structure?
Medial collateral ligament of the knee
Attatches to medial miniscus of the knee, and so if it tears there is a high chance of getting a medial miniscus tear as well.
