CH.95 Carpus

Question 1

Which joints always communicate in the carpus

Answer 1

Middle carpal and Carpometacarpal joints

Question 2

Proximal row of carpus

Answer 2

Radial cb, intermediate cb, ulnar cb

Question 3

Distal row of carpus

Answer 3

2nd, 3rd, 4th

Occasionally a 1st and rarely a 5th

Question 4

Dorsally located ST structures of the carpus

Answer 4

Extensor carpi radialis - dorsal
Common digital extensor - dorsolateral

Question 5

ST structures over lateral carpus

Answer 5

Lateral digital extensor tendon
Ulnaris lateralis tendon

Question 6

What does the carpal canal house

Answer 6

DDFT
SDFT
Median artery
Median nerve
Accessory ligament of superficial digital flexor tendon

Question 7

Where is the tendon and tendon sheath of the flexor carpi radials located

Answer 7

Immediately medial to the carpal canal

Question 8

Areas that can be accessed via palmar approaches to the radoiocarpal and middle carpal joints

Answer 8

Palmar radial, ulnar, 2nd, 3rd and 4th carpal bones
Palmar distal radius
Dorsal accessory cb
Medial [almar intercarpal ligs