Palmar recess of the metacarpophalangeal joint - vet-Anatomy

Estelle Demange

The palmar recess of the metacarpophalangeal joint is the palmar synovial extension of the joint capsule, located on the palmar aspect of the fetlock, deep to the flexor tendons and associated palmar soft tissues.

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Palmar recess of the metacarpophalangeal joint

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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