Ch.92 Phalanges and the Metacarpo/Metatarsophalangeal joints Flashcards
1
Q
What stabilises the PIPJ
A
Collateral ligs of proximal and distal interphalangeal joints
Suspensory ligs of the distal sesamoid bone
Palmar/plantar scutum
Axial/abaxial palmar/plantar ligs of the PP joint
2
Q
What is the palmar/plantar scutum
A
Combined insertion of
1. Straight sesamoidean lig
- SDFT