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Ulnar collateral ligament of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb

Ligamentum collaterale ulnare articulationis metacarpophalangea pollicis

Synonym: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ)
Acronym: UCL

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Human anatomy 2

Human body >
Musculoskeletal systems >
Joints >
Joints of upper limb >
Joints of free upper limb >
Synovial joints of free upper limb >
Joints of hand >
Metacarpophalangeal joints >
Collateral metacarpophalangeal ligaments >
Ulnar collateral ligament of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb

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