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Deep transverse metacarpal ligament
Ligament that connects the palmar surfaces of the heads of the second to fifth metacarpal bones From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The deep transverse metacarpal ligament (also called the deep transverse palmar ligament) connects the palmar surfaces[citation needed] of metacarpophalangeal joints of all the fingers of the hand except the thumb.[1]
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Structure
The deep transverse metacarpal ligament is a narrow fibrous band. It blends with the palmar metacarpophalangeal ligaments.
Its palmar surface is concave where the flexor tendons pass over it. Behind[clarification needed] it, the tendons of the interosseous muscles of the hand pass to their insertions.[citation needed]
Clinical significance
Rarely, the deep transverse metacarpal ligament may rupture.[2]
Additional images
- Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
- Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
- Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
- Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
- Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
- Interphalangeal ligaments and phalanges. Right hand. Deep dissection. Posterior (dorsal) view.
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