Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

Summary Information: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments: Dorsal 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 dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments are located on the dorsal side, or back side of the carpals and metacarpals and help to form and stabilize the carpometacarpal joints.

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

Closely Related Organs: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

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

• Ligaments
• Plane joint
• Carpometacarpal joints
• Volar carpometacarpal ligaments
• Interosseous carpometacarpal ligaments
• Movable joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

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

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

Other Names: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

The following are other names for the organ: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments:

• Dorsal ligaments

Sub Parts: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

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

• Connective tissue

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments

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

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

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Dorsal Carpometacarpal Ligaments: Related Topics

• Carpometacarpal Ligaments
• Dorsal
• Carpometacarpal
• Ligaments

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