Collateral ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joints

Collateral ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joints

Anatomy

The metacarpophalangeal ligaments attach from the distal heads of metacarpals two to five on the radial and ulnar surfaces, then attaching to the base of the corresponding phalangeals.

Functions

To reinforce laterally the metacarpophalangeal joint.

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