Palmar Midcarpal Ligaments

Description

The palmar midcarpal ligaments including Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Ligament, Scaphocapitate Ligament, Triquetrocapitate Ligament, Triquetrohamate Ligament

Names

• Palmer Midcarpal Ligaments
• Palmer Intercarpal Ligaments

General

• Contribute to the stability of the midcarpal joint
• Connects the proximal carpal row to the distal carpal row

Ligaments

• Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Ligament (STT)
• Scaphocapitate Ligament
• Triquetrocapitate Ligament
• Triquetrohamate Ligament

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Clinical Significance

• Carpal Instability
• Dorsal Intercalated Segment Instability

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See Also

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

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