Corpus: Scaphocapitate ligament
Dr. rer. nat. Fabienne Reh
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Dr. Frank Antwerpes
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Definition
The scaphocapitate ligament is a robust ligament between the capitate bone and the distal surface of the scaphoid bone. It forms the radial part of the arcuate ligament.
Function
Together with the scaphotrapezial ligament, the scaphocapitate ligament stabilizes the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in the proximal carpal row.
Geprüfte Änderung
Bearbeitet von Frank Antwerpes am 20.03.2024 Geprüft von DocCheck