ligament
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I’ve had sports injuries over the years, and it felt like that—a torn ligament, maybe.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
On Jan. 30, Vonn suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, with meniscus and bone damage, when she crashed during a downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Morris is still returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that has ruled her out for nine months, while Layzell has had multiple setbacks since impressing in a 2-0 win over Barcelona in October 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Hamate fractures might not be as severe as elbow ligament tears, but their root cause bears a surprising resemblance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
His room smelled of turpentine, which Doc had prescribed as a liniment for the pulled ligament.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Vocabulary lists containing ligament
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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