Pisometacarpal Ligament

Description

Illustration of the pisometacarpal ligament

Name

• Pisometacarpal Ligament
• Ligamentum Pisometacarpeum

General

• Part of the Pisiform Ligament Complex
• Joins the palmar aspect of the pisiform to the base of the fifth metacarpal

Function

• Contributes to the Pisiform Ligament Complex
• Act as primary stabilizers of Pisotriquetral Joint
• Resists proximal, ulnar, radial forces

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Clinical Significance

• Pisiform Ligament Complex syndrome

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See Also

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

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