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Deep transverse metacarpal ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum metacarpale transversum profundum,
Ligament métacarpien transverse profond
Parts
None
Group
Upper limb joints – Wrist and hand
Description
The deep transverse metacarpal ligaments form three short bands that connect the palmar ligaments of the second to fifth metacarpal joints.
Function
Stabilize the intermetacarpal joints and help limit lateral dislocations of the metacarpals.
Latin
Ligamentum metacarpale transversum profundum
French
Ligament métacarpien transverse profond
