Ligaments of the Upper Limb

Question 1

Sternoclavicular Ligament

Answer 1

Manubrium to Sternal end clavicle

Question 2

Interclavicular Ligament

Answer 2

Between clavicles and middle on suprasternal notch

Question 3

Costoclavicular Ligament

Answer 3

1st rib to Sternal end clavicle

Question 4

Conoid Ligament

Answer 4

Posterior angle clavicle to angle of coracoid process

Question 5

Trapezoid Ligament

Answer 5

Coracoid process to lateral 1/3 clavicle (2 attachments on clavicle)

Question 6

Acromioclavicular Ligament

Answer 6

Acromial end clavicle to acromion

Question 7

Coracoacromial Ligament

Answer 7

Acromion to coracoid process (2 attachments on coracoid process)

Question 8

Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament

Answer 8

Across suprascapular notch

Question 9

Coracohumeral Ligament

Answer 9

Coracoid process to proximal lesser tubercle of humerus

Question 10

Glenohumeral Ligament (Superior, middle, inferior)

Answer 10

Neck of scapula to circumference of proximal humeral epiphysis

Question 11

Transverse Humeral Ligament

Answer 11

Between lesser and greater tubercles across bicipital groove

Question 12

Radial Collateral Ligament

Answer 12

Anterior: Lateral epicondyle to anterior articulating circumference of radius
Posterior: Lateral epicondyle to posterolateral olecranon

Question 13

Annular Ligament of Radius

Answer 13

Anterolateral coronoid process of ulna, around articulating circumference of radius, to lateral olecranon

Question 14

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Elbow)

Answer 14

Anterior: Medial epicondyle to medial olecranon and coronoid processes of the ulna
Posterior: Posterior surface of medial epicondyle to medial olecranon process (large attachment)
Transverse: Proximal medial olecranon to medial olecranon and coronoid processes of the ulna

Question 15

Extensor Retinaculum

Answer 15

Circumference of distal radius and ulna, and proximal carpal bones

Question 16

Flexor Retinaculum

Answer 16

Trapezium to hook of hamate and pisiform

Question 17

Radioulnar Ligaments (Palmar and Dorsal)

Answer 17

Across distal radioulnar joint

Question 18

Radiocarpal Ligaments (Palmar and Dorsal)

Answer 18

Palmar: Radius to scaphoid, capitate, base 1st met, and lunate, triquetral
Dorsal: Radius to scaphoid, and radius to lunate and triquetral

Question 19

Radiolunate Ligament

Answer 19

Radius to lunate

Question 21

Intercarpal Ligaments (Palmar and Interosseous)

Answer 21

Palmar: Between carpal bones
Interosseous: All except trapezium-trapezoid, scaphoid-lunate, lunate-triquetral

Question 22

Carpometacarpal Ligaments (Palmar and Dorsal)

Answer 22

Distal row of carpal bones to bases of all metacarpals (pisiform on palmar side also)

Question 23

Intermetacarpal Ligaments (Palmar and Dorsal)

Answer 23

Palmar: Between bases of adjacent metacarpals (1st to 5th)
Dorsal: Between bases of adjacent metacarpals (2nd to 5th)

Question 24

Radial Carpal Collateral Ligament

Answer 24

Styloid process of radius to scaphoid

Question 25

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Wrist)

Answer 25

Styloid process of ulna to triquetral and pisiform (2 attachments)

Question 26

Deep Transverse Metacarpal Ligaments

Answer 26

Between dorsal heads of metacarpals (2-5)

Question 27

Collateral Ligaments of the Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

Answer 27

Head of proximal bone to the base of distal bone (posterior to accessory collateral ligaments)

Question 28

Accessory Collateral Ligaments of the Metacarpophalangeal and lnterphalangeal Joints

Answer 28

Head of proximal bone to palmar plates (anterior to collateral ligaments)

Question 29

Palmar Plates of Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

Answer 29

Head of proximal bone to base of distal bone

Question 30

Ulnocarpal Ligaments (Palmar and Dorsal)

Answer 30

Palmar: Ulna to lunate and capitate Dorsal: Styloid process of ulna to triquetral