Radiographic anatomical landmarks of the metacarpo-phalangeal joints.
The location of cortical bone changes in the metacarpo-phalangeal joints has been variously described as periarticular, juxta-articular, articular, or subarticular. Suitable radiographic landmarks on anatomical specimens were sought to assess the cartilage-covered articular surfaces of these joints. Precise landmarks for the limits of the joint space are not available, but unequivocal intra-articular regions were identified.
D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography