Lateral sesamoid phalangeal ligament

Ligamentum sesamoidophalangeum laterale

Definition

IMAIOS

  • The medial metatarsosesamoid ligament originates from the medial aspect of the metatarsal head to attach to the medial aspect of the proximal phalangeal base. 

References

High-Resolution MRI of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Gross Anatomy and Injury Characterization James T. P. D. Hallinan, Sheronda M. Statum, Brady K. Huang, Higor Grando Bezerra, Diego A.L. Garcia, Graeme M. Bydder, and Christine B. Chung - RadioGraphics 2020 40:4, 1107-1124

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