Palmar Ligaments of Distal Interphalangeal Joints of Hand
Ligamenta palmaria articulationum interphalangearum distalium manus
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The palmar ligaments of the interphalangeal joints are thick fibrocartilaginous structures located on the palmar aspect of the interphalangeal joints. They are thicker towards their distal attachments and this portion is referred to as the palmar or volar plate, and its distal attachment is strong. Proximally and more centrally, the ligament is thinner and blends with the periosteum of the phalanges (Standring, 2016).
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Function
The fibrocartilaginous structure of the palmar ligaments of the interphalangeal joints provide stability to the interphalangeal joints and prevent hyperextension of the digits.
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
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