Bones of Hand Flashcards
What sits between the ulna and the carpal bones?
Radiocarpal Joint and Articular Hyaline Cartilage
The radius articulates with
scaphoid and lunate carpal bones
What type of fluid is found between the forearm and carpal bones?
Synovial Membrane secreting Synovial Fluid
Flexion of the wrist joint is caused by contraction of the muscles in
anterior compartment
extension of the wrist joint is caused by contraction of the muscles in
posterior compartment
The combined action of flexor and extensor carpi ulnaris cause
radial deviation or extension of the wrist
The combined action of flexor and extensor carpi ulnaris cause
radial deviation or extension of the wrist
Which muscles are responsible for radial deviation or abduction of the wrist?
Abductor Pollicis Longus and Flexor Carpi Radialis
Which muscles are responsible for radial deviation or abduction of the wrist?
Abductor Pollicis Longus and Flexor Carpi Radialis
Which bones sit between carpal bones and phalanges
Metacarpals
How many metacarpals in hand
5
Metacarpals articulate proximally where
Carpo-meto carpal joints
Metacarpals articulate distally at
metacarpophalangeal (MP) joints
Metacarpals articulate distally at
metacarpophalangeal (MP) joints
what bones are distal bones in hand
Phalanges
