95 Flashcards
1
Q
How is the skin on the dorsum of the hand described?
A
The skin on the dorsum of the hand is thin and loose.
2
Q
What becomes visible on the dorsum of the hand when the wrist is extended against resistance?
A
The tendons of the extensor digitorum.
3
Q
What anatomical structures produce the knuckles when a fist is made?
A
The heads of the metacarpals.
4
Q
What is a prominent feature of the dorsum of the hand?
A
The dorsal venous network.
5
Q
Why is the skin on the palm thick?
A
To withstand the wear and tear of work and play
