dorsal radiocarpal ligament dorsal radiocarpal ligament the dorsal radiocarpal ligament (posterior ligament) is less thick and strong than its volar counterpart, and has a proximal attachment to the posterior border of the distal radius. its fibers run medially and inferiorly to form a distal attachment at the dorsal surfaces of the scaphoid (navicular bone of the hand), lunate, and triquetral. dorsal radiocarpal ligamentligaments of wrist. posterior view. (dorsal radio-carpal ligament visible at center.)detailsfromradiustoproximal carpalsidentifierslatinligamentum radiocarpeum dorsaleta98a03.5.11.003ta21787fma40001anatomical terminology the fibres of the dorsal radiocarpal ligament blend with those of the dorsal intercarpal ligament. it is in relation, behind, with the extensor tendons of the fingers; in front, it is blended with the articular disk.