check ligament

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check ligament

A ligament that restrains the motion of a joint, esp. the lateral odontoid ligaments.

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Grey Abbey's participation is still in the balance as his check ligament on his off-fore continues to give some concern.

Strong Flow looks a golden bet

He came out of a routine gallop with a damaged check ligament in front, so his capacity to get 1m2f, which some observers had doubted, was never put to the test.

Stamina doubts for Kentucky Derby hope; Progressive colt another boost to Blushing Groom line

The problem is with the check ligament on his off-fore.

Johnson waits on his golden shot

Plans for a follow-up Ascot raid were scuppered when he injured his check ligament during exercise.

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"She tweaked a check ligament at Cheltenham - it is fine now but this gives us more time.