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Desmoid :: Desmoid (a.) Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous..

Syndetic :: Syndesmosis (n.) An articulation formed by means of ligaments.

Extracapsular :: Extracapsular (a.) Situated outside of a capsule, esp. outside the capsular ligament of a joint..

Poupart''s Ligament :: Poupart's ligament () A ligament, of fascia, extending, in most mammals, from the ventral side of the ilium to near the symphysis of the pubic bones..

Interhyal :: Interhyal (n.) An interhyal ligament or cartilage.

Interosseous :: Interosseous (a.) Situated between bones; as, an interosseous ligament..

Intercolumnar :: Intercolumnar (a.) Between columns or pillars; as, the intercolumnar fibers of Poupart's ligament; an intercolumnar statue..

Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (a.) Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoidal; as, the trapezoid ligament which connects the coracoid process and the clavicle..

Syndesmoses :: Syndesmology (n.) That part of anatomy which treats of ligaments.

Sprain :: Sprain (v. t.) To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle..

Gelatine :: Gelatine (n.) Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water, and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, gl

Paxwax :: Paxwax (n.) The strong ligament of the back of the neck in quadrupeds. It connects the back of the skull with dorsal spines of the cervical vertebrae, and helps to support the head. Called also paxywaxy and packwax..

Intersesamoid :: Intersesamoid (a.) Between sesamoid bones; as, intersesamoid ligaments..

Ligamentous :: Ligamentous (a.) Composing a ligament; of the nature of a ligament; binding; as, a strong ligamentous membrane..

Gastrosplenic :: Gastrosplenic (n.) Pertaining to the stomach and spleen; as, the gastrosplenic ligament..

Bivalve :: Bivalve (n.) A mollusk having a shell consisting of two lateral plates or valves joined together by an elastic ligament at the hinge, which is usually strengthened by prominences called teeth. The shell is closed by the contraction of two transverse muscles attached to the inner surface, as in the clam, -- or by one, as in the oyster. See Mollusca..

Ligament :: Ligament (n.) A tough band or plate of dense, fibrous, connective tissue or fibrocartilage serving to unite bones or form joints..

Band :: Band (v. t.) A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter..

Unthread :: Unthread (v. t.) To deprive of ligaments; to loose the ligaments of.

Ligamental :: Ligamental (a.) Alt. of Ligamentou.

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