Annular ligament (disambiguation)
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Annular ligament means shaped like a ring and may refer to:
- Annular ligament of femurZona orbicularisThe zona orbicularis or annular ligament is a ligament on the neck of the femur formed by the circular fibers of the articular capsule of the hip joint...
- Annular ligaments of fingersAnnular ligaments of fingersIn human anatomy, the annular ligaments of the fingers, often referred to as A pulleys and less frequently vaginal ligaments, are the annular part of the fibrous sheathes of the fingers....
- Annular ligament of radius
- Annular ligaments of tracheaAnnular ligaments of tracheaThe Annular ligaments of the trachea are circular horizontal fibrous bands that join the tracheal rings together....
- Annular ligaments of toesAnnular ligaments of toesThe Annular ligaments of the toes are the annular part of the fibrous sheathes of the toes. These strong transverse bands of fibrous tissue cross the flexor tendons at the level of the upper half of the proximal phalanges of the foot....
- Annular stapedial ligamentAnnular stapedial ligamentThe Annular stapedial ligament is a ring of fibrous tissue that connects the base of the stapes to the oval window of the inner ear....