Category: C
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Crural interosseous ligament
A thickening of the interosseous membrane as it extends into the space between the distal tibia and fibula, allowing only a slight amount of spreading between the two bones.
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Cricotracheal ligament
The ligamentous structure uniting the upper ring of the trachea and the cricoid cartilage.
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Cricothyroid ligament
The ligament uniting cricoid and thyroid cartilages and the location for the horizontal incision (called coniotomy) to prevent choking.
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Cricopharyngeal ligament
A ligamentous bundle between the upper and posterior border of the cricoid cartilage and the anterior wall of the pharynx.
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Costovertebral ligament
Ligaments uniting the ribs and vertebrae.
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Costotransverse ligament
The ligaments uniting the ribs with the transverse processes of the vertebrae.
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Costocoracoid ligament
The ligament joining the first rib and coracoid process of the scapula.
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Coronary ligament of liver
A fold of peritoneum extending from the posterior edge of the liver to the diaphragm.
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Coracohumeral ligament
The broad ligament connecting the coracoid process of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus.
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Coracoclavicular ligament
The ligament uniting the clavicle and coracoid process of the scapula. It has two parts, the conoid and the trapezoid ligaments.