Collateral ligaments

• Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Collateral ligaments:

  • Role: Stabilise joint (tension increases during flexion)

  A) Collateral ligaments

  B) Metacarpophalangeal joints

  
• Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Collateral ligaments:

  Origin:

  • Sides of metacarpal head

  A) Collateral ligaments

  B) Metacarpophalangeal joints

  
• Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Collateral ligaments:

  Insertion:

  • palmar side base of proximal phalanx

  A) Collateral ligaments

  B) Metacarpophalangeal joints