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Fig. 6

From: High-resolution 3T magnetic resonance imaging and histological analysis of capsuloligamentous complex of the first metatarsophalangeal joint

Fig. 6

The medial and lateral main collateral ligaments from a right foot specimen (33 years old). a Transverse schematic diagram of first MTPJ; b transverse anatomic slice; c transverse T1WI image of the foot; d transverse T2-SPAIR image of the foot. The medial (white arrow) and lateral main collateral ligaments (white arrowhead) were recognized as curved hypointense signal band coursing from the metatarsal head to the proximal phalangeal base. (LMC = lateral main collateral ligament; MMC = medial main collateral ligament; MT = metatarsal; P = phalanx.)

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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