Dorsal ulnocarpal ligament
Ligaments of wrist. Posterior view. (Dorsal ulnocarpal ligament not labeled, but region visible at left.)
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Fromulna
Tocarpus
Identifiers
Latinligamentum ulnocarpale dorsale
TA98A03.5.11.005
TA21794
FMA40003
Anatomical terminology

The dorsal ulnocarpal ligament is a ligament in the hand.[1][2] It is a fibrous band passing from the styloid process of the ulna to the dorsal aspect of the carpal bones.

References

  1. ^ Michael Schünke; Erik Schulte; Lawrence M. Ross; Udo Schumacher; Edward D. Lamperti (January 2006). Atlas of anatomy: general anatomy and musculoskeletal system. Thieme. pp. 244–. ISBN 978-3-13-142081-7. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  2. ^ David J. Slutsky; A. Lee Osterman (12 December 2008). Fractures and injuries of the distal radius and carpus: the cutting edge. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 398–. ISBN 978-1-4160-4083-5. Retrieved 1 November 2010.


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