PHYSICAL WELLNESS

the body’s stabilizing straps

LIGAMENTS

Ligaments are like strong, flexible straps that hold your bones together at the joints. They provide stability while still allowing the movement you need, keeping your skeleton aligned and preventing excessive motion that could cause injury.

  • Connect bone to bone at joints

  • Stabilize and support joints during movement

  • Limit joint movement to prevent injury

  • Help maintain proper alignment of the skeletal system

  • Absorb stress and distribute forces across bones

LIGAMENT BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for ligament related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Ligament - Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Key knee ligament that prevents the shinbone from sliding forward

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) - Knee ligament that prevents the shinbone from sliding backward

Sprain - Injury to a ligament caused by overstretching or tearing

Joint Capsule - The fibrous tissue surrounding a joint that works with ligaments to stabilize it

Proprioception - The body’s ability to sense joint position and movement, aided by ligament sensors

WHAT LIGAMENTS WORKS WITH

LIGAMENTS + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Bones → Attach bones together and support skeletal structure

  2. Joints → Provide stability and prevent dislocations

  3. Muscles & Tendons → Work with ligaments to control movement safely

  4. Cartilage → Protects joint surfaces while ligaments stabilize the joint

  5. Nervous System → Proprioceptive sensors in ligaments help your body sense joint position and movement

HealthY LIGAMENTS…

Ligaments keep your body stable and your movements controlled. Healthy ligaments allow safe motion while preventing injuries, making them essential for balance, agility, and overall musculoskeletal integrity.