Carpal(intercarpal) joints Flashcards
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Articulation of Joint
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Between carpal bones of proximal row; joints between carpal bones of distal row.
Midcarpal Joint: synovial joint between proximal and distal rows of carpal bones
Pisiform Joint: synovial joint between pisiform and triquetrum
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Type of Joint
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Plane synovial joint
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Joint Capsule
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Fibrous layer of joint capsule surrounds joints; lined by synovial membrane; pisiform joint is separate from other carpal joints
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Ligaments
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Carpal bones united by anterior, posterior, and interosseous ligaments
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Movements
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Small amount of gliding movement possible; flexion and abduction of hand occur at midcarpal joint
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Innervation
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Anterior interosseous branch of median nerve, posterior interossseous branch of radial nerve, and dorsal deep branches of ulnar nerve
