Ligaments

medial aspect, attaches from medial malleolus to calcaneus, navicular, talus; 3 attachments; 4 parts; anterior and posterior talo-tibial, calcaneo-tibial, and tibio-navicular

Deltoid

attached medially to styloid of ulna and triangular and pisiform bones to lateral margin of radius

Dorsal carpal or extensor retinaculum

from posterior border of the distal radius to dorsal surfaces of navicular, lunate and triangular (triquetral) bones

Dorsal radiocarpal

numerous fasciculi connect sacrum and ilium. The superior part of the short posterior sacroiliac is nearly horizontal in direction. The inferior part, the long posterior sacroiliac, is oblique in direction.

Dorsal sacroiliac

triangular band of fiber attaches from below and behind the acetabulum and blends into the circular fibers of the capsule and femur, strengthens the joint capsule

Ischiofemoral

lateral side; inferior to anterior talofibular attaches talus to calcaneus; underneath calcaneofibular

Lateral Talocalcaneal

flat fascial band that extends from the lateral side of the ulnar tuberosity to distal to the radial tuberosity, fibers run at right angles to the interosseous membrane, not present in all people

Oblique cord

from distal radius and ulna to palmar surface of navicular, lunate and triangular (triquetral) bones

Palmar radiocarpal

is the central portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris. It continues from the patella to insert on the tibial tuberosity. It is a strong flat ligamentous band. Adjacent to the patellar ligament is the medial and lateral patellar retinacula.

Patellar ligament

posterior ankle; inferior portion of tibia and fibula; attaches fibula to tibia, lateral aspect

Posterior (Inferior) Tibiofibular

extends along the posterior surface of the vertebral bodies (the anterior surface of the spinal canal)

Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

posterior aspect; attaches talus to fibula (lateral malleolus); runs horizontally

Posterior Talofibular

a fibrocartilaginous rim attached to acetabulum which deepens the cavity. Fills up the inequality of surface bone; protects rim, helps keep head of femur from dislocating

Acetabular Labrum of Hip

connects acromion of scapula with lateral clavicle; has surperior and inferior portions (has an incomplete articular disc that projects into the joint from the superior part of the articular capsule)

Acromioclavicular

anterior ankle; inferior portion of tibia and fibula; attaches fibula to tibia lateral aspect

Anterior (Inferior) Tibiofibular In pic B

broad, strong band of dense longitudinal fibers which extend along the anterior surfaces of the body of the vertebrae

Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

lateral aspect; horizontal attachment from talus to fibula (apex of lateral malleolus)

Anterior Talofibular

between clavicle and manubrium

Articular Disc

connect the dens to tuberous on the occipital condyles and function to check side to side movements of head when it is turned

alar ligament

runs from the anterior medial part intercondylar eminence of the tibia, posteriorly and laterally, to the posterior-most position of the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the fumer, taut in flexion

anterior cruciate

the strongest of the ligaments connecting the two bones fibers become taut during supination (⇒ helps with re-supination)

cervical talocalcaneal

connects ischial spine with sacrum, triangular in shape and anterior of the sacarotuberous

Sacrospinous

y-shaped band that binds down the extensors by connecting to the lateral calcaneus and the medial malleolus and plantar aponeurosis

inferior extensor retinaculum aka cruciate crural

runs from the posterior aspect of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia, anteriorly and medially to attach to the anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur

posterior cruciate

connects from the posterior superior and inferior spines of ilium and the caudal part of the lateral margin of the sacrum and coccyx, to the inner margin of the ischial tuberosity

sacrotuberous

a ligament on the bottom of the foot that connects the calcaneus to the cuboid bone

short plantar also called plantar calcaneocuboid

bursae between the gluteus maximus and the femur

trochanteric bursae

connects anterior and posterior aspect of medial notch on ulna by encircling the head of the radius

Annular Ligament

superficial to brachial artery and median nerve; fuses with deep fascia covering the origin of the wrist and finger flexors

Bicipital aponeurosis (lacertus fibrosis)

slightly oblique ligament; attaches from apex of lateral malleolus to calcaneus

Calcaneofibular

strong triangular ligament from coracoid process to acromion - helps prevent superior displacement of the head of the humerus, also strengthens the coracoid process.

Coracoacromial

connects clavicle with coracoid process of scapula; two fasciculi-conoid (medial) and trapezoid (lateral) ligaments

Coracoclavicular

connects lateral border of coracoid processes of scapula with the greater tubercle of humerus; strengthens the capsule, blends with supraspinatus tendon and capsule

Coracohumeral

part of the capsule; connect the periphery of each meniscus with the margin of the tibia.

Coronary ligament

attaches from inferior sternal end of clavicle to superior costal cartilage of first rib

Costoclavicular

binds the distal radioulnar joint together and separates the cavity of the distal radioulnar joint from the cavity of the wrist joint; attaches to the styloid process of the ulna and the medial side of the distal radius

Fibrocartilaginous articular disc

band that binds down the tendons of the fibularis longus and brevis. Lateral aspect inferior base of calcaneus crossing over tendons to superior aspect of calcaneus, has a superior and inferior portion

Fibular (Peroneal) Retinaculum

medial aspect; tibial malleolus to medial tarsal bones and retains medial flexor muscle tendons

Flexor Retinaculum - foot

three supplementary bands; strengthens joint capsule; superior-apex of glenoid cavity to top of lesser tubercle; middle-medial edge of glenoid cavity to in inferior part of lesser tubercle; inferior-inferior edge of glenoid cavity to the inferior part of the anatomical neck of the humerus

Glenohumeral (Capsular)

fibrocartilage rim of the glenoid fossa; serves to deepen the socket and provide protection

Glenoid Labrum

connects lower portion of anterior inferior iliac spine to full length of intertrochanteric line (anterior), strengthens the joint capsule

Iliofemoral-Y-ligament

connects transverse process of L5 vertebra to the iliac crest; stabilizes the lumbosacral joint

Iliolumbar

connects anterior superior iliac spine to pubic tubercle; specialization on the inferior border of the external abdominal oblique muscle

Inguinal

unites the superior aspects of the sternal ends of the clavicles, some fibers are attached to the jugular notch of the manubrium

Interclavicular

thin, broad, collagenous sheet, its fibers run distomedially between the interosseus crests of the radius and ulna

Interosseous membrane

connects inner surface of spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae from their tips to their roots; thin almost membranous, only slightly developed in the neck

Interspinous

connects transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae, usually consists of only a few fibers; varied in size and shape in the different regions of the spine

Intertransverse

connects fovea capitis femoris to acetabular notch, little influence as a ligament, portion of the blood supply to the head of the femur from a branch of the obturator artery

Ligamentum Capitis (Teres) on pic C

connects laminae of adjacent vertebrae from axes to sacrum within the vertebral canal; gets thicker as it descends the spinal column

Ligamentum Flavum

connects adjacent spinous processes and runs from external occipital protuberance to the seventh cervical vertebra

Ligamentum Nuchae

anterior fascial layer associated with abdominals from xiphoid process of sternum to symphysis pubis

Linea Alba

deeper ligamentum structure of foot; attaches from calcaneus to third, fourth and fifth metatarsals

Long Plantar

a broad, thick band that connects the anterior margin of the sustentaculum tali to the posterior surface of the navicular, it is important in maintaining the medial longitudinal arch

Plantar Calcaneonavicular (Spring) ligament

superficial covering of bottom of foot; three portions attach from the calcaneus to the phalanges

Plantar Fascia; also called plantar aponeurosis

attaches to superior ramus of pubis and blends with capsule and iliofemoral ligament, strengthens the joint capsule

Pubofemoral

lateral epicondyle of humerus to annular ligament - some fibers pass over to lateral margin (supinator crest) of ulna

Radial Collateral - elbow

radial styloid process to lateral side of navicular (scaphoid) and to the trapezium (grater multangular)

Radial collateral - wrist

connects sternal (medial) end of clavicle with manubrium; has anterior and posterior portions; is a complete disc at the sternoclavicular articulation (important for shock absorption)

Sternoclavicular

connects tip of spinous processes to adjacent vertebrae from 7th cervical to sacrum; fuses with the interspinous ligament

Supraspinous

binds down the foot extensor tendons by connecting to the lateral calcaneus and the medial malleolus and plantar aponeurosis

Transverse Crural; also called superior extensor retinaculum

connects greater and lesser tubercles; binds down the long head of the biceps brachii

Transverse Humeral

between the base of the coracoid process and the medial side of the scapular notch

Transverse Scapular

attached medially to pisiform and hamate and laterally to navicular and trapezium

Transverse carpal or flexor retinaculum

has three bands; anterior-medial epicondyle to coronoid process, posterior-medial epicondyle to olecranon process, oblique-coronoid process to olecranon process

Ulnar Collateral - elbow

a rounded cord, attached above to the end of the styloid process of the ulna, and dividing into two , one of which is attached to the medial side of the triquetrum, the other to the pisiform and flexor retinaculum.

Ulnar collateral - wrist

strong, short ligament medial fibers become taut with eversion

interosseus talocalcaneal

attaches form the lateral femoral condyle to styloid process of the fibula

lateral or fibular collateral ligament

the deep fibers run from the medial femoral condyle to the upper tibial margin. The fibers come forward only to the midline of the tibia but extend posteriorly to blend into the posterior capsular ligament. The superficial fibers run down 3-4 in. below the upper tibial margin to pass under the pes anserinus. Allows knee to flex while keeping the ligament tense

medial or tibial collateral ligament