Palmar plate
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In the human hand, palmar or volar plates (or ligaments) are in between the hand bones called metacarpals in the palm, and the finger bones called phalanges.
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Palmar plate | |
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MeSH | D053401 |
TA | A03.5.11.603 |
FMA | 71410 |
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These plates or ligaments help protect and control the finger bones, make sure they move the right way, and make sure the finger joints can't be pulled apart.