Ulnar collateral ligament
Encyclopedia
Ulnar collateral ligament can refer to:
- Ulnar collateral ligament (elbow)Ulnar collateral ligament (elbow)The ulnar collateral ligament is a thick triangular band consisting of two portions, an anterior and posterior united by a thinner intermediate portion....
- Ulnar collateral ligament (wrist)Ulnar collateral ligament (wrist)The ulnar collateral ligament is a rounded cord, attached above to the end of the styloid process of the ulna, and dividing below into two fasciculi, one of which is attached to the medial side of the triquetral bone, the other to the pisiform and flexor retinaculum....
- Ulnar collateral ligament (thumb)Ulnar collateral ligament (thumb)The ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb runs along the ulnar side of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint of the thumb.It is on the radial side of the wrist, but on the ulnar side of the thumb. It should not be confused with the ulnar collateral ligament of wrist joint.-Clinical significance:Injuries...