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Ulnar collateral ligament of the ...
Other Terms:
Collateral carpal ulnar ligament,
Ligamentum collaterale carpi ulnare (Articulatio radiocarpalis),
Ulnar collateral ligament of wrist joint,
Ligamentum collaterale carpi ulnare,
Ligament collatéral ulnaire du carpe
Parts
None
Group
Upper limb joints - Wrist and hand
Description
This arises as a short ligamentous band that attaches to the styloid process of the ulna and then splits into two sheets as it descends to attach to the triquetral and pisiform bones.
Function
Stabilizes medial aspect of the wrist joint.
Latin
Ligamentum collaterale carpi ulnare
French
Ligament collatéral ulnaire du carpe
