The insertion sites of selected human carpal ligaments. A quantitative morphological study using three-dimensional computer reconstructions.
The shape and size of insertion sites associated to the relevant carpal ligaments are given in terms of outlines and surface areas. The sites are reconstructed as areas on the contours of the carpal bones with the use of three-dimensional reconstruction of serially sectioned wrists. The computer-models of the wrist-joint show accurately the sofar uncharted three-dimensional orientations of the insertions. The documentation of the surface areas is a first approach to the quantitative analysis of the bone-ligament complex of the wrist-joint. This is needed in future studies about the role of the ligament behavior in wrist-joint motion.
Kooloos
J G
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Department of Anatomy/Embryology, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D016616:Cryoultramicrotomy; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013499:Surface Properties