Ligaments/articulations

Knee ligaments

Intra-articular: ACL, PCL

Extra-articular: MCL, LCL

Ankle ligaments

Lateral: Anterior Talofibular, Calcaneofibular

Medial: Deltoid (medial ligaments are larger and stronger than lateral. Lateral have a loose synovial membrane line)

Hip ligaments

Iliofemoral, ischiofemoral, pubofemoral

The directional arrangement of ligament fibers stabilizes the hip by resisting excessive movement in multiple planes and tightening during specific motions like extension, effectively supporting the joint throughout its range of motion.

Vertebral ligaments

Anterior longitudinal ligament: Limits excessive extension of spine

Posterior longitudinal ligament Limits excessive flexion of spine

Ligament flavum: Stabilizes spine

Interspinous ligament: Limits separation of spinous processes

Supraspinous ligament: Help maintain upright posture

Elbow ligaments

Radial collateral ligament- Protects against adduction

Ulnar collateral ligament- Protects against abduction

Annular ligament: Surrounds radial head

Wrist ligaments

Radial collateral ligament

Ulnar collateral ligament

Shoulder ligaments

Costoclavicular ligament- axis of rotation

Sternoclavicular ligament

Acromioclavicular ligament

Interclavicular ligament

Coracoclavicular ligament

Transverse ligament

Coracoacromial ligament

Coracohumeral ligament

Glenerohumeral joint

Superior, inferior, middle glenohumeral ligament

Wrist articulation bones

Distal end of radius and proximal row of carpal bones