arcuate ligament

Introduction

A ligament that assumes the shape of an arch.

More specific terms

• arcuate popliteal ligament (popliteal arch, posterior ligament of knee)
• inferior pubic ligament (pubic arcuate ligament)
• lateral arcuate ligament (lateral lumbocostal arch)
• medial arcuate ligament (medial lumbocostal arch)