ANNULAR

ANNULAR, Annularis, something that relates to, or resembles, a Ring, by the Latins called Anulus. See RING.

Annular Protuberance, is a Process of the Medulla Oblongata; thus called by Dr. Willis, in regard it surrounds the same, much like a Ring. See MEDULLA OBLONGATA.

Annular Cartilage, or Annularis, is the second Cartilage of the Larynx; being round, and investing the whole Larynx; called also Cricoides. See LARYNX and CRICOIDES.



Annular Ligament, Ligamentum Annulare, is a strong Ligament, encompassing the Carpus or Wrist; after the manner of a Bracelet. See LIGAMENT. Its use is to connect or bind the two Bones of the Arm together; and also to restrain the Tendons of the several Muscles of the Hand and Fingers, and prevent their flying out of their places, when in Action. See CARPUS, HAND, FINGER, etc.

The Ligament of the Tarsus is also denominated Annular Ligament. See TARSUS.

Add, that the Sphincter Muscle of the Anus is also called Annularis, or Annular Muscle; from its Figure. See SPHINCTER.

Annular is also an Epithet given to the fourth Finger; popularly called the Ring Finger. See FINGER.

ANNULAR