Wrist ligaments
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The intrinsic and extrinsic wrist ligaments play a vital role in the stability of the wrist joint. There are numerous ligaments but included below are the most clinically significant. Wrist ligaments are best assessed with dedicated wrist MRI.
Gross anatomy
- intrinsic ligaments (only attach to carpal bones)
- extrinsic ligaments (attach to structures aside from the carpus)
- thumb ligaments
-<li><a href="/articles/dorsal-intercarpal-ligament">dorsal intercarpal ligament</a></li>- +<li><a title="Dorsal intercarpal ligament" href="/articles/dorsal-intercarpal-ligament">dorsal intercarpal ligament</a></li>