Transverse metacarpal ligament
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Transverse metacarpal ligament can refer to:
- Deep transverse metacarpal ligamentDeep transverse metacarpal ligamentThe deep transverse metacarpal ligament is a narrow fibrous band which runs across the palmar surfaces of the heads of the second, third, fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, connecting them together.It is blended with the palmar metacarpophalangeal ligaments....
- Superficial transverse metacarpal ligamentSuperficial transverse metacarpal ligamentThe superficial transverse metacarpal ligament is a ligament of the Intermetacarpal articulations which runs beneath the deep transverse metacarpal ligament. It is a thin band of transverse fasciculi; it stretches across the roots of the four fingers, and is closely attached to the skin of the...