Intervertebral disc
47 parts
For example: Intervertebral disc C2-C3 Discus intervertebralis C2-C3, Intervertebral disc C3-C4 Discus intervertebralis C3-C4, Intervertebral disc C4-C5 Discus intervertebralis C4-C5
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3D joints and ligaments of the human body
Articular capsules, ligaments, menisci and the intervertebral discs, placed on the skeleton so you can see what each ligament holds together.
- 4133D parts
- 64groups in the model
- 313with a short definition
- 3names each: English, Latin, Arabic
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3D models and definitions: Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), derived from BodyParts3D © The Database Center for Life Science, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted models on this page are shared under the same licence.
What is in the model
The joint parts sit on the bones they connect, so this page opens with the skeleton switched on as well.
Knee joint
22 parts
For example: Medial meniscus Meniscus medialis, Lateral meniscus Meniscus lateralis, Articular capsule of knee joint Capsula articularis articulationis genus
Hip joint
16 parts
For example: Transverse acetabular ligament Ligamentum transversum acetabuli, Acetabular labrum Labrum acetabuli, Pubofemoral ligament Ligamentum pubofemorale
Elbow joint
10 parts
For example: Articular capsule of elbow joint, Radial collateral ligament Ligamentum collaterale radiale cubiti, Ulnar collateral ligament Ligamentum collaterale ulnare cubiti
Sternoclavicular joint
12 parts
For example: Articular capsule of sternoclavicular joint Capsula articularis articuli sternoclavicularis, Articular disc of sternoclavicular joint Discus articulationis sternoclavicularis, Anterior sternoclavicular ligament Ligamentum sternoclaviculare anterius
Palmar intercarpal ligaments
18 parts
For example: Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal ligament Ligamentum scaphotrapeziotrapezoideum, Scaphocapitate ligament Ligamentum scaphocapitatum, Palmar scaphotriquetral ligament Ligamentum scaphotriquetrum palmare
How to study it here
- 1
Zoom into the knee
Tap the medial meniscus, then the anterior cruciate ligament. Turn to the back of the knee to find the posterior cruciate ligament.
- 2
Make the bones glass
X-ray turns the bones see-through, so the ligaments inside a joint stay in view.
- 3
Quiz on the ligaments
Quiz uses the systems on screen. Switch Skeleton off for a round with joint parts only.
The other seven systems
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Which joints are in the model?
The joints of the spine with their discs and ligaments, the sternoclavicular and shoulder joints, the elbow, wrist and hand, the hip, the knee, and the ankle and foot.
Why are there 413 parts?
Every ligament, capsule, disc and meniscus is its own part, and most of them exist on both sides of the body.
Can I see the ligaments without the bones?
Yes. Switch Skeleton off in the row of systems under the model, or keep it on and use X-ray to turn the bones to glass.
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