The Purpose of the Volar Plate of the Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)joint

question 13

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the volar plate of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the finger is to:

• A) Restrict MCP joint mobility.
• B) Act as a point of insertion for the interossei muscles and extensor digitorum.
• C) Prevent pinching of the long flexor tendons during finger flexion.
• D) Add surface area to the head of the metacarpal.

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