CEFR C2

deltoid ligament

noun

Meaning

A large, fan-shaped complex of ligaments located on the medial (inner) side of the ankle that stabilizes the joint and prevents excessive outward movement of the foot.

Examples

Severe eversion injuries often result in a tear of the deltoid ligament.
The surgeon carefully inspected the deltoid ligament to ensure it remained intact after the fracture.

Synonyms: medial collateral ligament of the ankle

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deltoid ligament (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈdɛl.tɔɪd ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt

Definition

A large, fan-shaped complex of ligaments located on the medial (inner) side of the ankle that stabilizes the joint and prevents excessive outward movement of the foot.

Examples

Severe eversion injuries often result in a tear of the deltoid ligament.
The surgeon carefully inspected the deltoid ligament to ensure it remained intact after the fracture.

How to Use deltoid ligament

tear of the deltoid ligament (collocation): An injury involving the rupture of the tissue. — "An isolated tear of the deltoid ligament is relatively uncommon."

Synonyms of deltoid ligament

Words with a similar meaning to deltoid ligament:

medial collateral ligament of the ankle

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