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ligament

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/ˈlɪɡəmənt/ · li-ga-ment

A fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints.

Meanings

nountechnical

A fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints.

ایک ریشہ دار جوڑنے والا بافت جو ہڈیوں کو ایک دوسرے سے جوڑتا ہے۔

رگ

rag

Formal: رگ

Synonyms

tendonbandfibrous tissueرگجوڑپٹھوں کی بافت

Antonyms

dislocationtearseparationخللپھٹناعلحدگی

Common Collocations

  • knee ligament
  • ligament injury
  • torn ligament

Example Sentences

The athlete suffered a ligament injury during the game.

کھیل کے دوران کھلاڑی کو ایک رگ کی چوٹ لگی۔

Khel ke dauran khiladi ko aik rag ki chot lagi.

Ligaments provide stability to joints.

رگیں جوڑوں کو استحکام فراہم کرتی ہیں۔

Ragain jorhon ko istehkaam faraham karti hain.

A torn ligament can cause significant pain.

پھٹی ہوئی رگ بڑی درد پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔

Phati hui rag bari dard paida kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

tendon:Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.

Word Family

ligamentous
adjectiveلگامینٹوس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ligament' as a 'ligature' that ties bones together.

Imagine a rubber band connecting two sticks to visualize how ligaments work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ligamentum" — to tie or bind

First known use: 15th century

The term has its roots in the Latin word 'ligamentum', which is derived from 'ligare', meaning 'to tie or bind'. The word has been used to describe the fibrous tissue that connects bones and stabilizes joints.