Chapter 5: Upper extremities Flashcards

1
Q

How many phalanges are there?

A

14 in each hand

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2
Q

How many metacarpals are there?

A

5 in each hand

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3
Q

How many carpals are there?

A

8 in each wrist

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4
Q

What does “Steve Left The Party To Take Carol Home” mean?

A

Proximal row of carpals:
Steve = scaphoid
Left = Lunate
The = Triquetrum
Party = pisiform

Distal Row
To = Trapezium
Take = capitate
Home = Hamate

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