- May 2, 2026The transverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum) bridges the concave arch of the carpal bones to form the rigid carpal tunnel…
- May 2, 2026The radial collateral ligament of the wrist connects the radial styloid to the scaphoid, providing stability against excessive ulnar deviation…
- May 2, 2026The ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist connects the ulnar styloid to the triquetrum and pisiform, providing ulnar-sided stability alongside…
- May 2, 2026The collateral ligaments at each IP joint prevent the lateral instability that would occur from side-to-side forces on the fingers…
- May 2, 2026The pisohamate ligament connects the pisiform to the hamate hook, transmitting the force of the FCU through the pisiform to…
- May 2, 2026The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a multi-structure stabiliser of the ulnar wrist consisting of the articular disc, dorsal and volar…
- May 2, 2026The scapholunate ligament is the most important intercarpal ligament, synchronising the movement of the scaphoid and lunate to maintain the…
- May 2, 2026The lunotriquetral ligament connects the lunate and triquetrum to coordinate their movement as the medial carpal unit. Its tear produces…
- May 2, 2026The hamate body is the large main portion of the hamate carpal bone, distinct from the hook of hamate (hamulus)…
- May 2, 2026The first metacarpal is the shortest and most mobile of the metacarpals, articulating with the trapezium at the first CMC…