ligamentum

[ lig-uh-men-tuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural lig·a·men·ta [lig-, uh, -, men, -t, uh].

1. ligament.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ligamentum¹

From Medieval Latin; ligament

Example Sentences

In figures 80 and 81 the red does not represent bone as in the other figures, but simply the ligamentum longitudinale superius.

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The bursa between the ligamentum patellæ and the tibia is rarely the seat of disease.

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Intra-articular ligaments, such as the ligamentum teres in the hip, are usually worn away and disappear.

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Immediately below this rod is placed the ligamentum longitudinale superius.

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It is next queried whether the judgment of the mind is impeded through binding (per ligamentum) the senses.

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