page_title: Metacarpophalangeal joint
section_title: Ligaments
hierarchical_section_title: Metacarpophalangeal joint / Structure / Ligaments
caption_attribution_description: Metacarpophalangeal articulation and articulations of digit. Ulnar aspect.
context_page_description: The metacarpophalangeal joints are between the bones in the hand at the palm called metacarpals, and the first finger bones called proximal phalanges.
  The palm bones have rounded ends, and the finger bone ends are shaped like caves. This helps the two bones fit together like a puzzle.
caption: MCP joint movements, bottom of hand view.
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