lateral arcuate ligament — n a fascial band that is formed by part of the quadratus lumborum muscle, extends from the tip of the transverse process of the first lumbar vertebra to the twelfth rib, and provides attachment for part of the diaphragm compare MEDIAL ARCUATE… … Medical dictionary
arcuate ligament — see LATERAL ARCUATE LIGAMENT, MEDIAL ARCUATE LIGAMENT, MEDIAN ARCUATE LIGAMENT … Medical dictionary
Arcuate ligament — The term arcuate ligament refers to an arc shaped ligament. Specifically, it can refer to a variety of ligaments in the human body: * Arcuate ligaments of the diaphragm ** Median arcuate ligament ** Medial arcuate ligament ** Lateral arcuate… … Wikipedia
Medial arcuate ligament — The diaphragm. Under surface. (Med. arcuate ligament visible at bottom center left.) Latin ligamentum arcuatum mediale Gray s … Wikipedia
Median arcuate ligament — The diaphragm. Under surface. Latin ligamentum arcuatum medianum The median arcuate ligament is a ligament under the diaphragm that connects the right and left crura of diaphragm … Wikipedia
medial arcuate ligament — n an arched band of fascia that covers the upper part of the psoas major muscle, extends from the body of the first or second lumbar vertebra to the transverse process of the first and sometimes also the second lumbar vertebra, and provides… … Medical dictionary
median arcuate ligament — n a tendinous arch that lies in front of the aorta and that connects the attachments of the lumbar portion of the diaphragm to the lumbar vertebrae on each side compare LATERAL ARCUATE LIGAMENT … Medical dictionary
arcuate ligament lateral — ligamentum arcuatum laterale … Medical dictionary
arcuate ligament of diaphragm lateral — ligamentum arcuatum laterale … Medical dictionary
Ligament — Diagram of the right knee. Typical joint In … Wikipedia
