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ligamentum

[ lig-uh-men-tuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.
, plural lig·a·men·ta [lig-, uh, -, men, -t, uh].


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ligamentum1

From Medieval Latin; ligament

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Example Sentences

In figures 80 and 81 the red does not represent bone as in the other figures, but simply the ligamentum longitudinale superius.

The bursa between the ligamentum patellæ and the tibia is rarely the seat of disease.

Intra-articular ligaments, such as the ligamentum teres in the hip, are usually worn away and disappear.

Immediately below this rod is placed the ligamentum longitudinale superius.

It is next queried whether the judgment of the mind is impeded through binding (per ligamentum) the senses.

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