CH.93/94 Third Metacarpal and Metatarsal Bones, Vestigial MC & MT Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Which splint bones have major weight bearing functions
A
MCII/MTII
2
Q
Which splint bones serve as important sites for important carpal and tarsal ligamentous insertions
A
MCIV/MTIV
3
Q
Which is rounder and longer MTIII or MCIII
A
MTIII
4
Q
Where is the lateral dorsal MTIII artery located
A
Btw MTIII and MTIV
5
Q
What bones does MCII articulate with?
A
2nd and 3rd carpal bones
6
Q
The MC/MT interosseous ligament can be variable, T or F
A
True ranges from pure ligamentous to bony union
7
Q
Important soft tissue structures surrounding the MC/MT small bones
A
- Interosseous lig
- Fascia metacarpi/metatarsi
palmaris/plantaris - Lig like structure distal splint
