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22 Cards in this Set
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specifically associated with joints
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ligament
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band of white, fibrous, slightly elastic tissue that binds the ends of bones together
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ligament
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made up of many fibrous bands
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collateral ligament
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2 main types of ligaments
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susceptible to injury, and ligaments that are studied in common injuries
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any ligament that strengthens or supports another ligament
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accessory ligament
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located in spine and assist maintaining erect position
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arcuate ligament
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yellow ligaments
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arcuate ligament
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4 types of collateral ligaments
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figular, radial, tibial, ulnar
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igaments that are not direct, but are support ligaments
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collateral ligaments
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coracoid means...
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like a raven's beak
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ligament on scapula; named for its shape
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coracoid ligament
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cruciate means
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shaped like a cross
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3 cruiciate ligament types
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anterior, posterior, lateral
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where are cruiciate ligaments found
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knees, fingers, toes
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falciform means
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shaped like a sickle
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tuberosity ligaments
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faciform ligaments
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liver ligaments
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faciform ligaments
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groin area ligaments
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inquinal ligament
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between bones ligaments
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interosseous ligaments
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ligament that runs lengthwise
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longitudinal ligament
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ligament pertaining to neck
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nuchal ligament
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3-cornered ligament; appears in different places throughout body
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triquetral ligament
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