Structure
The dorsal intercuneiform ligaments are transverse fibrous bands that connect the dorsal surfaces of the medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiform bones. These ligaments are relatively weak compared to their plantar and interosseous counterparts (Palastanga and Soames, 2011).
Function
The dorsal intercuneiform ligaments help stabilize the intercuneiform joints.
References
Palastanga, N. and Soames, R. W. (2011) Anatomy and Human Movement E-Book: Structure and function. Elsevier Health Sciences.
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
