Ligament Longitudinal Anterior

The longitudinal anterior ligament (l. Longitudinale Anterior) is a ligament that connects the front of the human body to the front of the thigh. It is located between the femur and hip joint. The ligament is one of the most important ligaments in the human body as it provides stability and flexibility to the hip joint.

The anterior longitudinal ligament consists of two parts: superficial and deep. The superficial part is located on the front surface of the thigh and connects to the femur. The deep part is located inside the thigh and is attached to the femur.

Functions of the longitudinal anterior ligament:

– Provides stability to the hip joint, preventing it from moving during walking and running.
– Helps maintain the correct shape of the hip joint and prevents its deformation.
– Participates in the movement of the leg, ensuring its flexibility and mobility.

Strengthening the ACL ligament can help prevent hip injuries, improve flexibility, and reduce the risk of osteoarthritis. However, over-strengthening the ligament can lead to decreased flexibility and mobility of the hip joint. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health and not overdo it with training.

The external anterior longitudinal ligament is a dense fibrous tissue that connects the medial part of the chest wall with the ribs and the upper part of the diaphragm at the chest. This ligament is one of the most common soft tissues in the chest area and contains many vessels and nerves.

The anterior longitudinal ligament can be formed as a normal anatomical structure or as a pathology due to injury, surgery or other diseases. Normally, the ligament that runs along the front surface of the chest provides stability to the chest during body movement and helps maintain the correct position of the ribs during breathing. It also regulates the stretching of the diaphragm during exhalation and inhalation.

The disorders involve pain, discomfort, and loss of function when the ligament is damaged or weakened. The main symptoms of the disorder include pain in the chest, back, shoulders and hypochondrium, as well as breathing problems: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing fully and decreased lung capacity.

Treatment depends on the specific diagnosis and may include medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise therapy, and surgery. In addition, proper ergonomic organization of the workspace and improved patient mobility can also help in rehabilitation and maintenance of functional stability of the sternum.