glossary

Coronary Ligaments (Meniscal) Attach menisci to tibial plateau Body Area Knee Paired Left and Right Paired

Posterior Sacroiliac Ligament Strong posterior reinforcement of SI joint Body Area Pelvis or Sacroiliac Paired Left and Right Paired

Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Thickened fascia lata with distal attachment at Gerdy’s tubercle Body Area Thigh or Lateral Knee Paired Left and Right No

Temporomandibular Ligament Reinforces lateral TMJ capsule; limits posterior displacement Body Area TMJ Paired Left and Right Paired

Sphenomandibular Ligament Accessory ligament supporting mandible Body Area TMJ Paired Left and Right Paired

Stylomandibular Ligament Limits excessive mandibular protrusion Body Area TMJ Paired Left and Right Paired

Zygomaticotemporal Ligament Small ligamentous fibers in temporal region Body Area Face or Skull Paired Left and Right Paired

Ligamentum Nuchae Midline fibrous septum from occiput to C7 Body Area Neck Paired Left and Right No

Costoclavicular Ligament Anchors clavicle to first rib; limits elevation Body Area Pectoral Girdle Paired Left and Right Paired

Transverse Acetabular Ligament Bridges acetabular notch; completes acetabular labrum Body Area Hip Paired Left and Right No