anular ligament

an·u·lar lig·a·ment

[TA]

one of a number of ligaments encircling various parts; the principal anular ligaments are those of the stapes, radius, and trachea. See: anular ligament of radius, anular ligament of stapes, anular ligaments of trachea.

Synonym(s): ligamentum anulare [TA], orbicular ligament

anular ligament

a ligament that encircles the head of the radius and holds it in the radial notch of the ulna. Distal to the notch, the anular ligament forms a complete fibrous ring. Also spelled annular ligament.

an·u·lar lig·a·ment

(an'yŭ-lăr lig'ă-mĕnt) [TA]

Circular band of tissue surrounding a part.

[L. anulus, ring]