fingers, thumb, hand, wrist

Question 1

what are the 4 sections of the upper extremity

Answer 1

hand, forearm, arm, shoulder girdle

Question 2

how many bones in the hand

Answer 2

27

Question 3

what is the distribution of hand bones

Answer 3

14 phalanges
5 metacarpals
8 metacarpals

Question 4

what are the 2 finger joints

Answer 4

PIP and DIP

Question 5

where are sesamoids bones in the hand

Answer 5

2 sesamoid bones at the distal end of the 1st metacarpal

Question 6

name the 8 carpals

Answer 6

scaphoid
lunate
triquetruim
pisiform
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate

Question 7

where are the wrist fat pads?

Answer 7

scaphoid fat pad
pronator quadratus fat pad

Question 8

what are 6 indications

Answer 8

trauma
bone age studies
arthritis
infections
sprains
foreign bodies

Question 9

what is a Bennett’s fracture

Answer 9

at the base of the first metacarpal, from hyperabduction of the thumb

Question 10

what is aboxers fracture

Answer 10

head/neck of fifth metacarpal, from punching

Question 11

what is a colles fracture

Answer 11

posterior angulation of the radius, from FOOSH

Question 12

what is a smith fracture

Answer 12

anterior angulation of the radius, from FOOSH