There are several major ligaments in the ankle: Three ligaments on the outside of the ankle that make up the lateral ligament complex, as follows: The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), which connects the front of the talus bone to the View Diagram Ankle Ligaments Image
The patella (kneecap) sits over the front of the knee joint. Four major ligaments connect the bones and stabilize the knee joint . In the image above, the physician is pointing to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, one of View Diagram Knee Anatomy Ligaments Image
Glenohumeral ligaments (superior, middle and inferior) – the joint capsule is formed by this group of ligaments connecting the humerus to the glenoid fossa. They are the main source of stability for the shoulder, holding it in place and preventing View Diagram Anatomy Glenohumeral Joint Shoulder Ligaments En Medical Image
Hand Ligaments And Tendons: The hand’s ligaments and tendons allow for movement and stability. Ligaments connect bones to bones, while tendons connect muscles to bones, enabling hand functions like grasping and manipulating objects.
Hand Ligaments: Hand ligaments, such as the collateral ligaments and the flexor retinaculum, provide stability and movement to the wrist, fingers, and thumb, essential for gripping and fine motor skills.
