Identifying Tendons and Ligaments

There are two different coronary ligaments in the body. The coronary ligament of the liver serves to connect the liver to the inferior surface of the diaphragm; as this is not an answer option, we must be looking at the second type of coronary ligament.

The coronary ligament of the knee serves to connect the menisci to the tibial condyles, and is continuous with the joint capsule of the knee.

The calcaneofibular ligament is located on the lateral side of the ankle instead of the medial side where the deltoid ligament is located. All other ligaments are part of the deltoid ligament of the ankle.

The ligament of Wrisberg is better known as the posterior meniscofemoral ligament. As the name suggests, it is found in the knee. It extends from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus to the medial femoral condyle. Although its function is still being researched, current understanding suggests that the ligament stabilizes the meniscus to optimize contact between it and the femur.

The fascia lata of the thigh thickens laterally to form the iliotibial (IT) band. The crurial fascia of the leg is found below the knee. The anterior and posterior rectus sheaths are found in the abdominal region. The popliteal fascia is found on the posterior side of the knee.

The sustentaculum tali projects from the medial calcaneus. It serves as an attachment site for the tibiocalcanel fibers of the deltoid ligament. Additionally, it serves an attachment for the plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament.

Muscle contraction results in both the H-zone and I-bands shortening, but the A-band remains the same length (A band is Always the same). The Z-line is a static structure and doesn't change size.

The posterior cruciate ligament is responsible for resisting hyperflexion of the knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament is responsible for resisting hypertension of the knee joint. The transverse ligament is responsible for binding the anterior ends of the lateral and medial menisci.

All the other answer choices are also ligaments of the spinal cord. The anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments run along the bodies of the vertebra rather than the laminae, and the nuchal ligament is a thin flap that connects from the cervical spine to the occipital bone. It helps prevent too much forward flexion of the head.

The anterior cruciate ligament stabilizes the knee by preventing excess anterior tibial translation. The oblique popliteal ligament stabilizes the posteromedial ligament. The arcuate popliteal ligament stabilizes the posterolateral knee capsule.The cervical ligament helps stabilize the subtalar joint.

The calcaneal tendon (also called the Achilles tendon) is formed from the combined tendons of all the superficial muscles of the posterior leg. These muscles are the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris.

The popliteus is a muscle of the posterior leg, however it is found in the deep layer. It functions in unlocking the knee from the extended position.