iliofemoral joint
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Iliofemoral ligament — Infobox Ligament Name = Iliofemoral ligament Latin = ligamentum iliofemorale GraySubject = 92 GrayPage = 335 Caption = Right hip joint from the front. (Iliofemoral ligament visible at center.) Caption2 = Structures surrounding right hip joint.… … Wikipedia
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally … Wikipedia
Capsule of hip joint — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = capsula articularis coxae GraySubject = 92 GrayPage = 334 Caption = Capsule of hip joint (distended). Posterior aspect. Caption2 = Hip joint, front view. The capsular ligament has been largely removed.… … Wikipedia
Transverse tarsal joint — Line through transverse tarsal joint Latin articulatio tarsi transversa Gray s … Wikipedia
Medial ligament of talocrural joint — Ligament: Medial ligament of talocrural joint Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. Latin ligamentum collaterale mediale articulationis talocruralis, ligamentum deltoideum … Wikipedia
articulatio coxae — [TA] hip joint: the joint formed between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the hip bone; called also a. coxofemoralis [TA alternative], and coxal, femoral, or iliofemoral joint. Sometimes loosely called hip or coxa … Medical dictionary
Ligament — A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures such as two bones. Ligament is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or… … Medical dictionary
Hip — For other uses of the term, see hip (disambiguation). Hip (anatomy) Bones of the hip Latin coxa Gray s … Wikipedia
part — A portion. SYN: pars [TA]. abdominal p. of aorta SYN: abdominal aorta. abdominal p. of esophagus [TA] the portion of the esophagus from where it passes through the diaphragm to the stomach. See … Medical dictionary
