See Also: transverse genicular ligament(medicine)
transverse ligament of leg(medicine)
transverse ligament of knee(medicine)
transverse tibiofibular ligament(medicine)
transverse crural ligament(medicine)
transverse ligament of pelvis(medicine)
transverse metatarsal ligament(medicine)
transverse ligament of perineum(medicine)
transverse metacarpal ligament(medicine)
transverse ligament of elbow(medicine)

Wheal (medicine) and transverse genicular ligament (medicine)


Wheal (medicine)


wheal


1. A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale.

2. <medicine> Specifically, a flat, burning or itching eminence on the skin, such as is produced by a mosquito bite, or in urticaria.

Origin: Cf. Wale.

<chemical> A mine.

Origin: Cornish hwel.

Source: Websters Dictionary


transverse genicular ligament (medicine)


transverse genicular ligament -->
transverse ligament of knee


A transverse band that passes between the lateral and medial menisci in the anterior part of the knee joint.

Synonym: ligamentum transversum genus, transverse genicular ligament.