Which of the following best describes the volar plate?
A. It is a thickened capsule on the dorsal surface of an interphalangeal joint.
B. It is a thickened capsule on the palmar surface of an interphalangeal joint.
C. It is a ligamentous structure on the lateral aspect of an interphalangeal joint.
D. It is a ligamentous structure on the medial aspect of an interphalangeal joint.
Answer: B
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