Corpus: Collateral ligament
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Synonyms: Ligamentum collaterale, collateral ligament
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The term collateral ligaments refers to the ligamentous structures running laterally, i.e. medially and laterally on a joint or in the joint capsule.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The collateral ligaments primarily stabilise the hinged joints of the body against forces that do not lie in the plane of movement of the joint, e.g. against valgus stress or varus stress.
Examples[Bearbeiten]
- Knee joint
- Ligamentum collaterale fibulare (Ligamentum collaterale laterale)
- Ligamentum collaterale tibiale (Ligamentum collaterale mediale)
- Elbow joint
- Ligamentum collaterale radiale
- Ligamentum collaterale ulnare
- Finger joints
- Ligamenta collateralia articulationum digitorum manus