Medial collateral ligament
Ligamentum collaterale mediale
- Related terms: Medial collateral ligament (Metacarpophalangeal joints)
Definition
The medial and lateral collateral ligaments unit the head of the metacarpal bone to the base on the proximal phalanx, and are continuous with the fibrous part of the joint capsule.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
