Anatomical Relations
The dorsal intercarpal ligaments are formed by several bands that extend transversely across the dorsal surface of the carpal bones. They arise from the distal pole of the scaphoid and the trapezoid and pass across the lunate to attach to the triquetrum.
Related parts of the anatomy
Function
The dorsal intercarpal ligaments help to stabilize the proximal row of carpal bones in the midcarpal joint.
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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.
