orbicular ligament of radius
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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
Annular ligament — Infobox Ligament Name = Annular ligament Latin = ligamentum annulare radii GraySubject = 85 GrayPage = 324 Caption = Capsule of elbow joint (distended). Anterior aspect. Caption2 = Annular ligament of radius, from above. The head of the radius… … Wikipedia
annular ligament — noun anatomy : a ringlike ligament or band of fibrous tissue encircling a part: a. : any of the transverse bands holding in place the extensor and flexor tendons of the wrist and ankle b. : a strong band of fibers surrounding the head of the… … Useful english dictionary
annular ligament — n a ringlike ligament or band of fibrous tissue encircling a part: a) any of the transverse bands holding in place the extensor and flexor tendons of the wrist and ankle b) a strong band of fibers surrounding the head of the radius and retaining… … Medical dictionary
Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
Process — In anatomy, a process is a projection from a structure. The process of the mandible is the part of the lower jaw that projects forward. In a more general sense, a process is a series of actions or events that are part of a system or of a… … Medical dictionary
Reflex — A reaction that is involuntary. The corneal reflex is the blink that occurs with irritation of the eye. The nasal reflex is a sneeze. * * * 1. An involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the… … Medical dictionary
Bone — is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. It also serves as a storage area for calcium, playing a large role in calcium balance in the blood. The 206 bones in the body … Medical dictionary
