Carpometacarpal Ligaments

Summary Information: Carpometacarpal Ligaments

Carpometacarpal Ligaments: The carpometacarpal ligaments are ligaments made of fibrous connective tissue that connect the carpal bones of the wrist to the metacarpal bones of the hand. The carpometacarpal ligaments include the dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments, volar carpometacarpal ligaments, and the interosseous carpometacarpal ligaments. The carpometacarpal ligaments help to form and stabilize the carpometacarpal joints.

Conditions that can directly or indirectly afflict the carpometacarpal ligaments include strains, sprains, ligament tears, arthritis, dislocations, and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Carpometacarpal Ligaments

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Carpometacarpal Ligaments:

• Ligaments
• Plane joint
• Carpometacarpal joints
• Movable joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Carpometacarpal Ligaments

The following conditions are related to the organ: Carpometacarpal Ligaments:

• Arthritis
• Strains
• Ligament tears
• Sprains
• Dislocations
• Trauma

Sub Parts: Carpometacarpal Ligaments

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Carpometacarpal Ligaments:

• Connective tissue
• Volar carpometacarpal ligaments
• Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments
• Interosseous carpometacarpal ligaments

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Carpometacarpal Ligaments

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Carpometacarpal Ligaments:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Restricted movement
• Painful movement
• Deformities

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Carpometacarpal Ligaments: Related Topics

• Carpometacarpal
• Ligaments

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