Palmar plate
Palmar ligaments of interphalangeal articulations; Volar plate; Palmar ligaments of metacarpophalangeal articulations; Ligamenta palmaria; Volar Plate; Palmar ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal articulations; Palmar ligaments of metacarpophalangeal articulation; Palmar ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joint; Palmar ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joint; Palmar ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joints; Palmar ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints; Palmar plates
In the human hand, palmar or volar plates (also referred to as palmar or volar ligaments)In older literature they are also known as the glenoid ligaments of Cruveilhier or vaginal ligaments. are found in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints, where they reinforce the joint capsules, enhance joint stability, and limit hyperextension.