Central aspect of the scapholunate ligament

What does "Central aspect of the scapholunate ligament" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "central aspect of the scapholunate ligament" refers to the middle part of a specific band of tough, flexible tissue in the wrist. This band, or ligament, connects two small bones in the wrist, known as the scaphoid and lunate bones. When a medical report mentions the "central aspect", it's talking about the middle section of this ligament.

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