Lateral collateral ligament
Ligamentum collaterale laterale
- Related terms: Lateral collateral ligament of proximal interphalangeal joint
Definition
The lateral collateral ligament is the collateral stabilizing ligament located on the lateral aspect of a synovial joint, connecting the bones forming the joint and limiting excessive lateral/medial motion and rotation.
In horse, the lateral collateral ligament is a short, strong band that originates from the dorsolateral distal aspect of the middle phalanx and inserts on the dorsolateral proximal aspect of the distal phalanx.
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