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Small Joints of the Hand
Metacarpophalangeal joints
MCP Joint Classification etc
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Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Joint Classification:
Synovial condyloid
joints
A)
Metacarpophalangeal joints
1
Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Axis of movement:
Transverse
and
AP
A)
Metacarpophalangeal joints
1
Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Articular Surfaces:
Rounded head
of
metacarpal
(
convex
)
Base
of
proximal phalanx
(
concave
)
Both covered in
hyaline cartilage
Fibro-cartilaginous
plate
present known as
palmar ligament
(
increases
articular
area
of
base
of
proximal phalanx
)
A)
Metacarpophalangeal joints
1
Small Joints of Hand - Metacarpophalangeal joints - Joint Capsule:
Loose
fibrous
capsule
Attached
to
articular margins
Strengthened
laterally
by
collateral ligaments
A)
Metacarpophalangeal joints
1
