Palmar Metacarpophalangeal Ligaments

Description

Palmar Metacarpophalangeal Ligaments

Names

• Palmar Metacarpophalangeal Ligaments
• Ligamenta Metacarpophalangea Palmaria

General

• Thick, dense fibrocartilaginous structures on the palmar aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint
• Blend laterally with the accessory collateral and collateral ligaments
• Also blends with the deep transverse metacarpal ligaments
• Grooved to receive the flexor tendons and they're corresponding fibrous sheaths

Function

• Increased articular surface area for the head of the metacarpals
• Provide stability to the metacarpophalangeal joint

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Clinical Significance

• Metacarpophalangeal Joint Dislocation

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See Also

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

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