Trochlea of metacarpal
Trochlea metacarpalis
Definition
The head of the metacarpal bears a trochlea for the articulation with the proximal phalanx and various roughenings for ligamentous attachments on both ends.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, Sixth Edition - Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich - Schattauer - ISBN-13: 978-3794528332
