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ligament → CapableOf → connect bone	0.75
collateral ligament (subgroup of ligament) → ReceivesAction → present on either side of the knee	0.68
deltoid ligament (subgroup of ligament) → ReceivesAction → injured	0.68
ligament → CapableOf → provide stability	0.67
ligament → CapableOf → stabilize the joint	0.66
ligament → HasProperty → important	0.65
ligament → ReceivesAction → torn	0.65
ligament → IsA → connective tissue	0.64
ligament → CapableOf → hold joint	0.64
ligament → ReceivesAction → reconstructed	0.63
ligament → HasProperty → strong	0.61
collagen → AtLocation → ligament	0.60
collateral ligament (subgroup of ligament) → ReceivesAction → present on control	0.60
ligament → CapableOf → connect the tibia	0.60
ligament → ReceivesAction → injured	0.60
ligament → ReceivesAction → stretched	0.59
protein → AtLocation → ligament	0.59
ligament → ReceivesAction → cut	0.59
ligament → CapableOf → connect two bones	0.58
ligament → IsA → structure	0.58
ligament → CapableOf → support the spine	0.58
ligament → CapableOf → become stronger	0.57
ligament → CapableOf → hold bone	0.56
ligament → ReceivesAction → sprained	0.55
ligament → ReceivesAction → damaged	0.54
ligament → CapableOf → hold the collarbone	0.54
ligament → CapableOf → become inflamed	0.54
ligament → CapableOf → join bone	0.54
ligament → CapableOf → attach to the bone	0.53
ligament → CapableOf → provide support	0.53
ligament → HasProperty → intact	0.53
ligament → CapableOf → surround the ankle	0.53
ligament → CapableOf → allow movement	0.52
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → ReceivesAction → torn	0.52
ligament → ReceivesAction → affected	0.51
ligament → ReceivesAction → repaired	0.51
ligament → HasProperty → rigid	0.51
ligament → CapableOf → stabilize the ankle	0.51
ligament → CapableOf → surround the joint	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → support the shoulder joint	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → support the joint	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → connect the thighbone	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → attach the tooth	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → attach to pelvis	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → become relaxed	0.50
ligament → CapableOf → connect one bone	0.49
ligament → HasA → poor blood supply	0.49
ligament → CapableOf → support the arch of the foot	0.49
ligament → HasProperty → tough	0.49
ligament → ReceivesAction → ruptured	0.48
ligament → Causes → pain	0.48
ligament → ReceivesAction → disrupted	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → become weak	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → hold the shoulder	0.48
ligament → ReceivesAction → treated	0.48
ligament → HasProperty → thick	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → connect the sacrum	0.48
ligament → HasProperty → stable	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → support the ankle	0.48
ligament → HasProperty → flexible	0.48
ligament → IsA → tissue	0.48
ligament → ReceivesAction → susceptible to injury	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → heal on own	0.48
ligament → CapableOf → act as shock absorbers	0.48
ligament → HasProperty → tight	0.47
ligament → ReceivesAction → preserved	0.47
ligament → ReceivesAction → inspected	0.47
ankle → HasA → ligament	0.46
ligament → CapableOf → become thicker	0.46
ligament → IsA → fibrous tissues	0.46
ligament → CapableOf → stabilize the body’s joints	0.46
ligament → CapableOf → stabilize the knee	0.46
ligament → ReceivesAction → split into two pieces	0.46
ligament → CapableOf → prevent certain movements	0.46
ligament → HasProperty → loose	0.46
ligament → ReceivesAction → removed	0.45
foot → HasA → ligament	0.45
ligament → CapableOf → connect two or more bones	0.45
ligament → CapableOf → hold the kneecap	0.45
ligament → HasProperty → elastic	0.45
ligament → CapableOf → provide strength	0.45
ligament → CapableOf → hold the ankle bones	0.45
ligament → IsA → fibrous connective tissue	0.44
ligament → IsA → bands of tissue	0.44
ligament → CapableOf → tear	0.44
ligament → CapableOf → support the knee	0.44
ligament → ReceivesAction → strained	0.44
ligament → IsA → soft tissue structures	0.44
ligament → CapableOf → stabilise the joint	0.44
ligament → CapableOf → support the foot	0.44
ligament → IsA → strong bands of tissue	0.44
ligament → CapableOf → hold socket	0.43
ligament → AtLocation → the knee	0.43
ligament → ReceivesAction → connected to the uterus	0.43
ligament → ReceivesAction → shortened	0.43
ligament → ReceivesAction → overstretched	0.43
ligament → CapableOf → surround the ac joint	0.43
ligament → CapableOf → connect the femur	0.42
ligament → CapableOf → attach to the heel bone	0.42
ligament → CapableOf → connect muscle	0.42
ligament → IsA → tough bands of tissue	0.42
ligament → HasProperty → lax	0.42
ligament → CapableOf → occur at ankle	0.41
ligament → CapableOf → prevent dislocation	0.41
ligament → CapableOf → keep the knee	0.41
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → CapableOf → prevent the tibia	0.41
ligament → ReceivesAction → attached	0.40
ligament → CapableOf → hold the clavicle	0.40
ligament → ReceivesAction → healed	0.40
ligament → CapableOf → become stretched	0.40
ligament → IsA → strong tissues	0.40
ligament → IsA → tough bands of fibrous tissue	0.39
ligament → ReceivesAction → protected	0.39
ligament → ReceivesAction → made	0.39
ligament → CapableOf → lose elasticity	0.39
ligament → ReceivesAction → strengthened	0.39
ligament → MadeOf → collagen	0.39
ailment → RelatedTo → ligament	0.38
tendon → SimilarTo → ligament	0.38
ligament → HasProperty → soft	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → support bone	0.38
ligament → ReceivesAction → repositioned	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → become contracted	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → hold the vertebrae	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → become overstretched	0.38
ligament → HasProperty → inelastic	0.38
ligament → ReceivesAction → pulled	0.38
ligament → ReceivesAction → designed to support the cat's weight	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → provide movement	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → prevent the knee	0.38
ligament → CapableOf → bind joint	0.38
ligament → HasSubevent → instability	0.37
ligament → IsA → tough, fibrous tissues	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → become detached	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → prevent the tibia	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → surround the knee	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → provide joint stability	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → become stiff	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → become lax	0.37
ligament → HasProperty → thin	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → prevent excessive movement	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → cross each other	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → cross within joint cruciate ligaments	0.37
ligament → CapableOf → become thickened	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → become weaker	0.36
ligament → IsA → strong connective tissues	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → reinforce the capsule	0.36
ligament → ReceivesAction → tightened	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → connect the vertebrae	0.36
ligament → IsA → elastic bands of tissue	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → become scarred	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → strengthen joint	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → pull small piece of bone	0.36
ligament → Causes → swelling	0.36
ligament → ReceivesAction → weakened	0.36
ligament → Causes → inflammation	0.36
ligament → CapableOf → hold the tooth	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → connect upper leg	0.35
ligament → Causes → severe pain	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → keep the condyle	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → serve to hold structure	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → stretch	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → become irritated	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → connect the shin bone	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → make up the spine	0.35
ligament → SimilarTo → tendon	0.35
ligament → ReceivesAction → severed	0.35
ligament → ReceivesAction → injected	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → connect the wrist	0.35
ligament → CapableOf → connect the knee bones	0.35
ligament → ReceivesAction → injured in the wrist	0.35
ligament → HasSubevent → injury	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → occur at thumb	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → become swollen	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → maintain equalized, supportive suspension	0.34
ligament → ReceivesAction → hurt	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → go to bone	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → attach to spine	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → protect the ankle joint	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → connect the radius	0.34
ligament → ReceivesAction → torn on the number of ligaments	0.34
ligament → CapableOf → lose strength	0.33
ligament → ReceivesAction → over-stretched	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → provide passive stability	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → attach to rib	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → surround the spinal canal	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → connect the humerus	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → hold the skin	0.33
ligament → ReceivesAction → positioned	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → help hold tendon	0.33
ligament → ReceivesAction → held in place	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → form joint	0.33
ligament → ReceivesAction → released	0.33
ligament → AtLocation → the center of the knee	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → connect the clavicle	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → protect the knee	0.33
ligament → CapableOf → become painful	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → become sore	0.32
ligament → ReceivesAction → reattached to the bone	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → control movement	0.32
ligament → ReceivesAction → stretched in mild sprain	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → repair the ucl	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → limit the mobility of articulations	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → keep the ball	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → protect joint	0.32
ligament → HasProperty → external	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → connect the ball	0.32
ligament → HasProperty → supple	0.32
ligament → CapableOf → become taut	0.32
ligament → IsA → dense connective tissue	0.32
ligament → HasSubevent → stiffness	0.31
ligament → CapableOf → become twisted	0.31
ligament → ReceivesAction → stressed	0.31
ligament → Causes → discomfort	0.31
ligament → CapableOf → prevent the femur	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → control forward movement of the tibia	0.30
ligament → ReceivesAction → separated	0.30
ligament → AtLocation → the foot	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → hold the vertebra	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → connect spinal bones	0.30
ligament → HasProperty → wider	0.30
ligament → HasProperty → healthy	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → loosen	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → surround the elbow joint	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → maintain realigned position	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → attach to the shoulder blade	0.30
ligament → HasProperty → long	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → prevent injury	0.30
ligament → HasProperty → sensitive	0.30
ligament → HasPrerequisite → time	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → heal without surgery	0.30
ligament → IsA → strong rope-like tissues	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → hold the tibia	0.30
ligament → ReceivesAction → likely to taxed	0.30
ligament → ReceivesAction → stretched to the point	0.30
ligament → CapableOf → hold up the arch	0.29
ligament → HasA → many nerve endings	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → weaken over time	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → connect the bones of the leg	0.29
ligament → ReceivesAction → lengthened	0.29
ligament → ReceivesAction → caught in the joint	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → form the roof	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → withstand the entire body’s weight	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → maintain shoulder stability	0.29
ligament → MadeOf → tough fibrous material	0.29
ligament → MadeOf → function	0.29
ligament → ReceivesAction → moved	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → connect the talus	0.29
ligament → HasProperty → thinner	0.29
ligament → ReceivesAction → balanced	0.29
ligament → HasProperty → pliable	0.29
ligament → CapableOf → become less flexible	0.28
ligament → CapableOf → grow stronger	0.28
limb → HasA → ligament	0.28
ligament → HasProperty → tender	0.28
ligament → HasSubevent → bruising	0.28
ligament → CapableOf → become unstable	0.28
ligament → HasProperty → overextended	0.28
ligament → ReceivesAction → put under stress	0.28
ligament → CapableOf → release collagen	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → release glutamine	0.27
ligament → HasProperty → vulnerable	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → run along the bottom of the foot	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → control the back	0.27
ligament → HasProperty → absent	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → prevent the elbow	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → join end	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → form ring	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → push into the spinal canal	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → keep knee joint stable	0.27
ligament → ReceivesAction → shown	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → allow normal ankle motion	0.27
ligament → ReceivesAction → likely to injured	0.27
ligament → MadeOf → same basic tissue	0.27
ligament → HasProperty → broad	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → work like hoop	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → enhance the clarity of the disclosure	0.27
ligament → IsA → firm tissues	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → control excessive movement of the joint	0.27
ligament → IsA → passive structures	0.27
ligament → HasPrerequisite → more healing time	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → control the range of motion	0.27
ligament → HasSubevent → greater external rotation	0.27
ligament → HasSubevent → greater pitching speed	0.27
ligament → HasProperty → necessary	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → stabilize metatarsal arch	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → serve primary purpose	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → attach at each end	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → tighten up in the eight weeks	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → return to their pre-pregnancy state	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → become torqued	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → release glycine	0.27
ligament → HasProperty → looser	0.27
ligament → HasSubevent → sprain	0.27
ligament → CapableOf → stretch out over time	0.26
ligament → Causes → strain	0.26
relaxin → Causes → ligament	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → release proline	0.25
ligament → HasProperty → continuous	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → come in many different sizes	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → fill in gap	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → protect the shin bone	0.25
ligament → HasPrerequisite → regular movement	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect other structures	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect the scaphoid	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect surrounding sheaths of muscle	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → gain enough strength	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → gain elasticity	0.25
ligament → HasA → two layers	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect the bones of the shoulders	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → learn to support the spine	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → aligned	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → account for 47 percent of the stiffness	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → followed by the muscle's fascia	0.25
ligament → HasProperty → smooth	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → pull against tendon	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → take month	0.25
ligament → HasProperty → small	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → debrided	0.25
ligament → HasProperty → complete	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → provide stabilization	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → penetrated	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → lined	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → become hard	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → grouped	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → structured by two ligament complexes	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect the ulna	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → access inflamed joint lining	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → remove inflamed joint lining	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → lengthen to prevent injury	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → prevent bone collapse	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect proximal phalanx	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → damaged beyond repair	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → secure the patella	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → protect nerve	0.25
ligament → AtLocation → the hand	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → store energy	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → compressed	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect process	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → heal into the bone	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → found throughout the body	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → loosened by the hormone relaxin	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → do all kinds of physical activities	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → lined with synovial membrane	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → blended	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → meant to absorb shock	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → distribute the impact	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → protect spinal cord	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect tarsal bones	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → prevent hyperextension	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → separated into intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → connect the larynx	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → attached to pelvic bones	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → sectioned	0.25
ligament → ReceivesAction → engaged	0.25
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → AtLocation → the front	0.25
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → IsA → the most common ligament	0.25
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → CapableOf → connect the tibia	0.25
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → CapableOf → run in the middle of the knee	0.25
anterior cruciate ligament (subgroup of ligament) → HasProperty → important	0.25
collateral ligament (subgroup of ligament) → CapableOf → become taut	0.25
ligament → CapableOf → attach to the labrum	0.24
ligament → CapableOf → tear in severe cases	0.24
ligament → Causes → chronic pain	0.24
ligament → CapableOf → surround the disc	0.24
ligament → CapableOf → become brittle	0.23
ligament → ReceivesAction → torn unstable	0.23
ligament → Causes → weakness	0.23
ligament → CapableOf → surround the shoulder joint	0.23
ligament → CapableOf → hold the liver	0.23
ligament → ReceivesAction → likely to stretch	0.23
ligament → CapableOf → take long time	0.23
ligament → CapableOf → hold the toe	0.22
ligament → ReceivesAction → slow to heal	0.22
ligament → HasProperty → helpful	0.22
ligament → ReceivesAction → accompanied by mild pain	0.22
ligament → ReceivesAction → extended	0.22
ligament → CapableOf → put pressure	0.22
ligament → HasProperty → avascular	0.20
ligament → ReceivesAction → boiled	0.20
ligament → HasSubevent → excessive tooth mobility	0.20
ligament → HasSubevent → eventual tooth loss	0.20
ligament → CapableOf → assist with proprioception	0.20
ligament → CapableOf → connect the acromion	0.20
ligament → ReceivesAction → torn into two pieces	0.20
ligament → CapableOf → become unable to work	0.20
ligament → ReceivesAction → injured with sport	0.20
ligament → CapableOf → become full of scar tissue	0.19
fatigue → HasSubevent → ligament	0.19
ligament → HasPrerequisite → surgery	0.19
ligament → ReceivesAction → forced beyond their normal range of motion	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → support the midfoot	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → decline in function	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → do their job	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → rupture resulting in severe instances	0.18
ligament → ReceivesAction → broken	0.18
ligament → HasA → poor circulation	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → become inefficient	0.18
ligament → CapableOf → withstand tremendous forces	0.18
ligament → HasProperty → tense	0.18
ligament → HasSubevent → lower back	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → become able to withstand normal stresses	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → hold the lens	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → become calcified	0.16
ligament → HasSubevent → complete flattening of feet	0.16
ligament → HasProperty → common	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → accelerate the problem	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → become hypermobile	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → destroyed	0.16
ligament → HasPrerequisite → a period of immobilization	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → accompanied by walking	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → accompanied by difficulty	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → injured by dislocations of the elbow	0.16
ligament → HasProperty → firm	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → make up the tunnel	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → irritate nerve	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → restore function	0.16
ligament → HasA → small tears	0.16
ligament → HasProperty → elongated	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → become diseased	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → caused by fall	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → caused by outside force	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → glide over the joint	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → prevent shoulder problems	0.16
ligament → Causes → headache	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → heal in lengthened position	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → lie crisscross	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → remain stretched	0.16
ligament → HasProperty → warm	0.16
deltoid ligament (subgroup of ligament) → ReceivesAction → located on the inside of the ankle	0.16
ligament → ReceivesAction → dislocated	0.16
ligament → CapableOf → bleed under the skin	0.13
ligament → CapableOf → remain torn	0.13