Glossary of Terms

Limb deformities

• Abnormality of the limb. Can be caused by birth defect or an acquired defect. May affect the shape, size, or position of the limb.

Labral tear

• Tear of the labrum or ring of cartilage around the hip socket portion of a ball-and-socket joint.

Labrum

• A ring of cartilage found around the rim of the socket joint surface of the hip bone; helps provide cushion to the joint.

Lateral collateral ligament

• Also known as LCL; ligament of the knee that is found on the outside of the joint; provides stability and limits sideways motion of the knee.

Ligaments

• White, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue that binds joints together and connects various bones and cartilage.