Deep transverse metacarpal ligament
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Structure
The deep transverse metacarpal ligament is a narrow fibrous band. It blends with the palmar metacarpophalangeal ligaments.
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Clinical significance
Rarely, the deep transverse metacarpal ligament may rupture.[2]
Additional images
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Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
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Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
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Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
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Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
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Wrist joint. Deep dissection. Anterior, palmar, view.
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Interphalangeal ligaments and phalanges. Right hand. Deep dissection. Posterior (dorsal) view.
References
Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from Template:Wikidatathe 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918) Template:Main other
External links
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