ligamentous joint
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Ligamentous laxity — is a term given to describe loose ligaments. In a normal body, ligaments (which are the tissues that connect bones to each other) are naturally tight in such a way that the joints are restricted to normal ranges of motion. This creates normal… … Wikipedia
Joint stiffness — Classification and external resources ICD 10 M25.6 ICD 9 719.5 Joint stiffness may be either th … Wikipedia
joint capsule — n a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint, is attached to the bones, completely encloses the joint, and is composed of an outer fibrous membrane and an inner synovial membrane called also articular capsule … Medical dictionary
joint disease — Introduction any of the diseases or injuries that affect human joints (joint). arthritis is no doubt the best known joint disease, but there are also many others. Diseases of the joints may be variously short lived or exceedingly chronic,… … Universalium
ligamentous — ligament ► NOUN Anatomy 1) a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. 2) a membranous fold that supports an organ and keeps it in position. DERIVATIVES ligamentous adjective.… … English terms dictionary
Midcarpal joint — Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities … Wikipedia
Balanced ligamentous tension — (also known as balanced ligamentous tension release, ligamentous articular strain, or simply BLT) is both an indirect and direct technique used in osteopathic manipulative medicine. History The technique was reportedly invented by A.T. Still. It… … Wikipedia
Metatarsalphalangeal joint sprain — Classification and external resources ICD 10 S93.5 ICD 9 845.12 … Wikipedia
capsule of temporomandibular joint — a ligamentous sac surrounding the temporomandibular joint … Medical dictionary
hinge — I. noun Etymology: Middle English heng; akin to Middle Dutch henge hook, Old English hangian to hang Date: 14th century 1. a. a jointed or flexible device on which a door, lid, or other swinging part turns b. a flexible ligamentous joint c. a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
