Pubofemoral Ligament
Pubofemoral Ligament
Introduction The pubofemoral ligament is a strong, triangular ligament located on the anterior side of the hip joint. It connects the pubic bone to the femur and helps prevent excessive…
Iliofemoral Ligament
Iliofemoral Ligament
Introduction The iliofemoral ligament, also known as the Y-ligament of Bigelow, is a strong, triangular ligament that connects the ilium to the femur. It is located at the front of…
Annular Ligament
Annular Ligament
Introduction The annular ligament is a strong, circular band of fibrous tissue that wraps around the head of the radius, securing it to the ulna at the proximal radioulnar joint.…
Radial Collateral Ligament
Radial Collateral Ligament
Introduction The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a strong, fibrous band located on the lateral side of the elbow joint. It connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the…
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Introduction The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, located at the back of the joint. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Introduction The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key ligament located in the knee joint, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It provides stability by preventing…
Medial Collateral Ligament
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Introduction The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a band of tissue located on the inner side of the knee, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It…
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Introduction The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a strong band of tissue located on the inner side of the elbow, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) to the ulna (one…
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Lateral Collateral Ligament
The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) is a key stabilizer of the knee joint, located on the outer side. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the fibula (the smaller bone…
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Introduction The proximal tibiofibular joint is a synovial joint located between the lateral condyle of the tibia and the head of the fibula. It plays a key role in stabilizing…