Dorsal carpometacarpal ligament

• Small Joints of Hand - 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints - Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments:

  Origin:

  • Fibres running from distal row of carpal bones

  A) Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments

  B) 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints

  
• Small Joints of Hand - 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints - Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments:

  Insertion:

  • bases of metacarpals

  A) Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments

  B) 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints

  
• Small Joints of Hand - 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints - Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments:

  • thickening in capsule on dorsal aspect

  A) Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments

  B) 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints

  
• Small Joints of Hand - 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints - Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments:

  • Role: Reinforce capsule and stabilise joint

  A) Dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments

  B) 2nd to 5th Carpometacarpal Joints