Definition of: ligament

(lig′ə·mant) noun
1. Anat. A band or sheet of firm, compact, fibrous tissue, closely binding related structures, as bones, etc., together; especially one connecting or investing the opposed surfaces of a joint.
2. A band or connecting tie; that which binds together. [<L ligamentum band <ligare bind]
—lig′a·men′tous, lig′a·men′tal, lig′a·men′ta·ry adjective

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periodontal ligament
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round ligament
torn ligament
broad ligament
carpal ligament
arcuate ligament
transverse ligament

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