Anatomical Relations
The dorsal ulnocarpal ligament is an extrinsic ligament on the dorsal aspect of the wrist joint. It attaches proximally to the styloid process of the distal ulna and extends distally to the triquetrum (Schünke et al., 2006).
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Structure
The dorsal ulnocarpal ligament is a strong, fibrous band. The oblique nature of the ligament ensures that the hand follows the radius during pronation of the forearm (Moore et al., 2013).
Function
The dorsal ulnocarpal ligament strengthens the articular capsule of the radiocarpal joint (Schünke et al., 2006).
References
Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F. and Agur, A. M. R. (2013) Clinically Oriented Anatomy. Clinically Oriented Anatomy 7th edn.: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Schünke, M., Ross, L. M., Schulte, E., Lamperti, E. D., Schumacher, U., Rude, J., Voll, M., Telger, T. C. and Wesker, K. (2006) Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System. Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: Thieme.
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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.
