Gimbernat's ligament

noun

Gim·​ber·​nat's ligament ˌhim-bər-ˈnäts- How to pronounce Gimbernat's ligament (audio) ˌgim- How to pronounce Gimbernat's ligament (audio)
: the portion of the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle that is reflected from the inguinal ligament along the iliopectineal line

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gimbernat's ligament.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Gimbernat%27s%20ligament. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!