Anatomical Relations
The short radiolunate ligament forms part of the palmar radiocarpal ligament. The short radiolunate ligament arises from the palmar lip of the distal radius to insert into the palmar horn of the lunate, in series with the ulnolunate ligament.
Related parts of the anatomy
Function
The palmar radiocarpal ligament strengthens the articular capsule of the radiocarpal joint. The oblique nature of the ligaments ensures that the hand follows the radius during supination of the forearm (Moore et al., 2013).
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.
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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.
