anular ligament

an·u·lar lig·a·ment

[TA] one of a number of ligaments encircling various parts; the principal anular ligaments are those of the stapes, radius, and trachea. See: anular ligament of radius, anular ligament of stapes, anular ligaments of trachea. Synonym(s): ligamentum anulare [TA], orbicular ligament

an·u·lar lig·a·ment

(an'yŭ-lăr lig'ă-mĕnt) [TA] Circular band of tissue surrounding a part. [L. anulus, ring]