Ligaments of the Wrist and Hand

Question 1

Transverse carpal lig

Answer 1

function- prevents bowstringing of the tendons of the flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum superficialis & flexor digitorum profundus muscles

attachments- from the pisiform & hook of the hamate to scaphoid & trapezium

Question 2

Collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal jts

Answer 2

function- stabilizes metacarpophalangeal joints

attachments- from the head of the metacarpals to base of adjacent proximal phalanx