Capsular ligament

Ligamentum capsulare

Related terms: Capsular ligaments

Capsular ligaments are part of the articular capsule that surrounds synovial joints. They act as mechanical reinforcements.

References

This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

Human body >
Musculoskeletal systems >
Joints >
Synovial joint >
Accessory ligaments >
Capsular ligament

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Joints; Articular system >
General terms >
Bony joints >
Synovial joint; Diarthrosis >
Ligaments >
Capsular ligaments

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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