1. alare internum

The internal of the alar ligaments of the knee. 1. arcuatum externum. The ligamentous portion of the diaphragm which extends between the body and transverse proce of the first lumbar vertebra (occasionally reaching that of the second), arching over the psoas. 1. arcuatum internum. The ligamentous portion of the diaphragm which extends between the transverse proce of the first lumbar vertebra and the first rib, arching over the quadratus lumborum. 1. arteriosum. A fibrous cord constituting the remains of the duct us arteriosus of the fetus. 1. cruciatum at lant is. See cruciform ligament. 1. cruciatum cruris. A Yshaped proce of the deep fascia of the leg, with the straight portion directed outward, situated opposite the bend of the ankle. 1. dentatum, 1. denticulatum. A delicate band of connective ti ue which extends between the anterior and posterior nerve roots in the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord. nuchae. A thin, fibrous membrane between the trapezii muscles, many fibers of which are inserted into it. It stretches between the external occipital protuberance and the spinous proce of the seventh cervical vertebra, giving off a slip to the spinous proce es of all the cervical vertebrae except the atlas. In man it is of no great importance, but in some of the lower animals is strong and supports the weight of the head. 1. palpebrale externum. A ligamentous band extending between the outer margin of the orbit and the ti ues of the eyelids. 1. palpebrale internum. A broad ligamentous band arising from the nasal proce of the superior maxilla and dividing into two limbs. The anterior limb gives origin to the orbicularis palpebra rum muscle, the posterior limb to the tensor tarsi. 1. patellae. A strong, flat band attached above to the apex and lower border of the patella, and below to the tubercle of the tibia. 1. pectin a tum. The lax spongy ti ue filling up the sinus of the anterior chamber of the eye at the junction of the cornea and sclera (filtration angle), and forming the root of the iris. 1. spirale (cochleae). A projecting ligamentous band attached to the wall of the cochlea, opposite the free edge of the lamina spiral is o ea, upon which is inserted the lamina spiral is membranacea. ligament a subflava. Ligaments, consisting of yellow elastic ti ue, which connect the lamina of the vertebrae from the axis downward. 1. suspensorium. See suspensory ligament. 1. teres, i. A triangular band of fibers arising from the margins of the cotyloid notch at the bottom of the acetabulum and inserted in a depre ion near the center of the head of the femur. 2. See round ligament of the forearm. 3. See middle cos to transverse ligament, under ligament.