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An anatomical illustration of the human hip joint showing bones and ligaments, including the ilium, ischium, pubis, femur, head of femur, and labeled ligaments such as the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and pubocapsular ligaments.

Anatomical illustration of the human elbow showing the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) connecting the humerus and ulna, with labeled ligament bundles, and two panels depicting the reconstruction process used in Tommy John surgery.

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