Connective Tissue
Interosseous Metacarpal Ligaments (Right)
Ligamenta metacarpea interossea
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The interosseous metacarpal ligaments are part of the intermetacarpal joints. They consist of short, strong fibers that connect the adjacent surfaces of the bases of the second to fifth metacarpal bones, just distal to the articulating surfaces.
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Function
The intermetacarpal joints are stabilized by the dorsal, palmar, and interosseous metacarpal ligaments and permit slight gliding between the articulations.
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