Wrist ligaments

Last revised by Henry Knipe on 5 Jan 2024

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

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