Lunotriquetral Joint

Description

The lunotriquetral (LT) ligament is tripartite with a dorsal and fibrous section and a central membranous component. The volar and dorsal fibrous components merge with the extrinsic ligaments that are major contributors to LT overall stability. Ulnar extrinsic ligaments merging with fibrous component of LTIL. DRC, dorsal radiocarpal ligament; DIC, dorsal intercarpal ligament; UL, ulnolunate ligament; UT, ulnotriquetral ligament; LTIL, lunotriquetral interosseous ligament.

Name

• Lunotriquetral Joint

General

• C shaped wrist joint composed of the lunate and triquetrum
• Stabilized by the Lunotriquetral Ligament

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Clinical Significance

• Volar Intercalated Segmental Instability (VISI)

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See Also

• Hand And Wrist Anatomy
• Wrist Pain Main
• Physical Exam Wrist

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