ligament
pronunciation
How to pronounce ligament in British English:
UK [ˈlɪgəmənt]
How to pronounce ligament in American English:
US [ˈlɪɡəmənt]
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- Noun:
- a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
- any connection or unifying bond
Word Origin
- ligament
- ligament: see liable
- ligament (n.)
- late 14c., from Latin ligamentum "band, tie, ligature," from ligare "to bind, tie," from PIE *leig- "to bind" (cognates: Albanian lith "I bind," Middle Low German lik "band," Middle High German geleich "joint, limb"). Related: Ligamental; ligamentary.
Example
- 1. Van persie , however , did miss five months of last season with an ankle ligament injury .
- 2. Standing causes sudden stretching and pulling of this ligament , and this can start the pain cascade .
- 3. No matter where the injury is to a ligament , the treatment is very similar , and very simple .
- 4. Plantar fasciitis occurs because the supporting ligament ( plantar fascia ) of the arch becomes strained and inflamed .
- 5. Depending on the severity of your acl injury , treatment may include surgery to replace the torn ligament followed by rehabilitation exercises to help you regain strength and stability .