The structure that consists of a series of short ligaments that connect the palmar
Plates of the metacarpal heads is called the:
A) annular pulley system.
B) collateral ligaments.
C) palmar ligaments.
D) deep transverse metacarpal ligament.

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The structure described is the deep transverse metacarpal ligament, which connects the palmar plates of the metacarpal heads. The annular pulley system refers to a series of pulleys that hold tendons in place in the fingers, the collateral ligaments are located on the sides of joints, and the palmar ligaments are a broad group of ligaments in the palm of the hand.

The Structure That Consists of a Series of Short Ligaments