Ligament
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ligament is a noun meaning (anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
Meaning
(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
More Meanings
- (figurative) That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Example Sentences
1845, Daniel Webster, oration on Justice Joseph Story Justice is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.
Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone.
It so chanced that at this juncture the decayed ligaments of the skeleton gave way, and the dry bones fell together in a heap, thus causing the dusty wreath of cypress to drop upon the table.
It remains to mention one consideration which naturally occurred in the reflections upon the expediency of assuming the State Debts. This is its tendency to strengthen our infant Government by increasing the number of ligaments between the Government and the interests of Individuals.
Word Forms
- ligaments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tie, band, strap, bond, cord, link.
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