exam 3 Flashcards
Distal Radius
Articulates with the proximal carpal row + is more distal than ulna
Distal Ulna
does not articulate with the carpal bones
ulnar variance neutral
normal
Ulnar variance positive
Ulna is 1-4 mm past radius
Ulnar variance negative
ulna is shorter than the radius
Proximal row carpal bones
Scaphoid, lunate, triqutrum, pisiform
Distal row carpal bones
Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Radiocarpal joint
The distal radius and the proximal carpal bones
- condyloid joint
midcarpal joint
A plane joint (glide movements)
The proximal and distal row of the carpal bones
Movements of the wrist
Flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation
Triangular fibrocartilage ligament TFC
TFC disc, ulnar collateral ligament, dorsal and volar radioulnar ligaments
Roof of Carpal Tunnel
Flexor retinaculum/ transverse carpal ligament
Floor of carpal tunnel
carpal bones
Contents of carpal tunnel
FDS, FDP, FPL, Median Nerve (most superficial)
Guyon’s canal floor
Flexor retinaculum/ transverse carpal ligament
Guyon’s canal roof
Palmar carpal ligament
Ulnar border of Guyon’s canal
pisiform
Radial border of Guyon’s canal
Hook of hamate
Contents of Guyon’s canal
Ulnar nerve and ulnar artery
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Compression of the median nerve and sensory impairment
Motor loss of thenar eminence
Difficulty holding or pinching items
Bones of the 2-5 digits
Metacarpal
Proximal Phalanx
Middle Phalanx
Distal Phalanx
Bones of the thumb
Metacarpal
Proximal Phalanx
Distal Phalanx
MCP joint of 2-5
Condyloid
Head of metacarpal with based of proximal phalanx
Movements: Flexion extension abduction adduction
PIP joint of 2-5
Hinge
Head of proximal phalanx with base of middle phalanx
Movements: Flexion and extension