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ligament
The tough, fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones, providing stability to joints.
膝の靭帯を損傷した。
I injured the ligament in my knee.
靭帯断裂で手術が必要だ。
Surgery is needed for the torn ligament.
靭帯を伸ばしてしまった。
I stretched my ligament.
靭帯 injuries are common in sports.
COMMON INJURIES:
- 前十字靭帯 (ACL): anterior cruciate ligament
- 靭帯損傷: ligament injury
- 靭帯断裂: torn ligament
CONTRAST WITH:
- 腱: tendon (connects muscle to bone)
- 筋肉: muscle
- 軟骨: cartilage