Chapter 5: Interphalangeal Joints

Question 1

What and where are metacarpophalangeal joints? (MCP)

Answer 1

The interphalangeal joints that are closes to the carpal region

(on the knuckle)

Articulations between the bases of the metacarpals and the carpal bones

Question 2

What and where are distal interphalangeal joints? (DIP)

Answer 2

Articulations between phalanges.

These articulations are distal (further from the point of attachment)

Question 3

What and where are proximal interphalangeal joints? (PIP)

Answer 3

Articulations between phalanges.

These articulations are proximal (closer to the point of attachment

Question 4

What and where are carpometacarpal joints? (CMC)

Answer 4

Articulations between the bases of the metacarpals and the carpal bones

The first joint classified as synovial, saddle, and diarthrotic type