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Superficial transverse metacarpal ligament
Other Terms: Natatory ligament, Ligamentum metacarpale transversum superficiale, Ligament métacarpien transverse superficiel
Description
The superficial transverse metacarpal ligament, or natatory ligament, is a superficial band that crosses the base of the digits in the web-like skin between the fingers. They limit the abduction of the fingers.
Latin
Ligamentum metacarpale transversum superficiale
French
Ligament métacarpien transverse superficiel
