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Forearm Wrist Hand Flashcards

1
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The skeletal and muscular components of the forearm

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wrist

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The antebrachial region’s contents

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motions

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The basic innervation and vascular supply/drainage of the upper limb involves the ____ and ____ systems. nervous

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circulatory

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The joints and motions available in the forearm

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wrist

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Signs and symptoms of select forearm/wrist/hand injuries or pathologies can include ____ and ____. pain

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swelling

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Extrinsic hand muscles are different from intrinsic hand muscles in that they originate from ____ and ____. outside the hand

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inside the hand

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To describe the contents of the antebrachial region

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one must understand its ____ and ____ aspects. anatomical

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The forearm

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wrist

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Injuries to the forearm can lead to symptoms such as ____ and ____ in the wrist. numbness

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weakness

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The relationship between the forearm compartments and their functions can be explained through their ____ and ____ roles. anatomical

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physiological

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In the study of osteology

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the elbow features the lateral epicondyle and the _____ epicondyle

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The segments of the upper limb include the brachial region

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the _____ region

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Key structures of the elbow include the lateral and medial _____

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as well as the radial and ulnar _____ epicondyles

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The elbow consists of the olecranon

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medial epicondyle

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The interosseous membrane allows for _____ and _____ of the forearm. pronation

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supination

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The interosseous membrane provides muscle attachment sites and separates the _____ and _____ compartments. anterior

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posterior

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In osteology

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the term ‘olecranon’ refers to a part of the _____ joint. elbow

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The forearm has two main compartments: the anterior compartment contains the _____ and the posterior compartment contains the _____. flexors

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extensors

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In the anterior compartment of the forearm

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the primary muscles are the _____ and in the posterior compartment

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Compartment syndrome is a clinical condition that can occur in the forearm due to increased _____ and can affect both the anterior and _____ compartments. pressure

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posterior

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The anterior compartment of the forearm is responsible for the movement of the wrist and _____

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while the posterior compartment is responsible for the movement of the wrist and _____. digits

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The anterior compartment of the forearm includes muscles such as _____ and _____

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while the posterior compartment includes muscles like the extensors and _____. flexors

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Innervation and vasculature are important for both the anterior and _____ compartments of the forearm

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affecting muscle function and _____. posterior

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The muscles of the anterior compartment include ____ and ____. pronators

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wrist flexors

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The pronator teres and pronator quadratus are examples of ____ and ____ muscles. pronators

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muscles of the anterior compartment

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Muscles that attach to the medial epicondyle are primarily involved in ____ and ____ actions. flexion

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pronation

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In the anterior compartment

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you will find ____ digit flexors and ____ flexors. extrinsic

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The main functions of the muscles in the anterior compartment include ____ and ____ of the wrist. flexion

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pronation

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The pronator teres and quadratus are important for ____ and ____ movements of the forearm. pronation

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rotation

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The anterior compartment of the forearm contains muscles responsible for ____ and ____. flexion

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pronation

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The main arteries found in the anterior compartment include the ____ artery and the ____ artery. brachial

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radial

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The median nerve primarily provides motor innervation for the muscles of the ____ compartment

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specifically for ____ and ____ actions. anterior

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In the posterior compartment

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the primary muscles are responsible for ____ and ____ of the wrist and digits. extension

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The contents of the anterior compartment include flexors of the wrist and digits

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as well as ____ and ____ for innervation. pronators

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The radial artery and ulnar artery are part of the ____ system in the anterior compartment

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while the median nerve is crucial for ____ innervation. vasculature

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The posterior compartment of the forearm is mainly composed of ____ muscles and is responsible for ____ actions. extensor

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extension

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The anterior compartment’s primary function includes flexing the wrist and digits

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while the posterior compartment focuses on ____ and ____. extending

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The main artery supplying the posterior compartment is the ____ artery and the ____ artery. Brachial

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Ulnar

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The nerve responsible for motor innervation in the posterior compartment is the ____ nerve

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also known as the nerve of _____. Radial

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In the posterior compartment

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the ____ artery branches off to supply blood

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The posterior compartment is primarily innervated by the ____ nerve

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which is crucial for the ____ of muscles. Radial

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The two main arteries involved in the neurovasculature of the posterior compartment are the ____ artery and the ____ artery. Brachial

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Ulnar

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The ____ artery and the ____ artery are key components of the neurovasculature in the posterior compartment. Brachial

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Ulnar

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The radial nerve provides motor innervation for the muscles of the ____ compartment and is known as the nerve of _____. posterior

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extension

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In the posterior view

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the ____ nerve is prominently featured along with the ____ artery. Radial

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The anatomical sciences at Temple University include studies on the ____ artery and the ____ nerve. Radial

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Ulnar

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The radial nerve is responsible for motor innervation in the posterior compartment

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while the ____ artery supplies blood to the area. Posterior Interosseous

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The muscles of the posterior compartment include the ____ and the ____. supinator

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wrist extensors

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The supinator is classified as a ____ muscle and is located in the ____ compartment. deep

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posterior

50
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Wrist extensors and extrinsic digit extensors are part of the ____ compartment

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while the supinator is a ____ muscle. posterior

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Muscles that attach to the lateral epicondyle include the ____ and the ____. wrist extensors

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extrinsic digit extensors

52
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In anatomical sciences

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____ refers to the action of turning the palm up

53
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Lateral epicondylitis is characterized by chronic irritation and inflammation of the common ____ tendon

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often leading to pain in the ____ compartment. extensor

54
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Improper backhand technique in sports may lead to ____ epicondylitis

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which is commonly known as ____ elbow. lateral

55
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The pain associated with lateral epicondylitis is localized to the common extensor tendon in the ____ posterior compartment and can be caused by ____ technique. proximal

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improper

56
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Chronic irritation of the common extensor tendon can result in lateral epicondylitis

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also referred to as ____ elbow

57
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In lateral epicondylitis

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inflammation occurs in the common extensor tendon

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Medial epicondylitis is characterized by chronic irritation and inflammation of the ____ tendon

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often leading to pain in the ____ compartment. common flexor

59
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Improper ____ swing can lead to medial epicondylitis

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also known as ____ elbow. golf

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The condition known as golfer’s elbow is medically referred to as ____ and involves the ____ teres muscle. medial epicondylitis

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pronator

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In medial epicondylitis

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pain is typically localized to the common flexor tendon in the ____ compartment of the arm. proximal anterior

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The human wrist contains ____ rows of carpal bones

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which include the radius and ____. 2

63
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In the study of osteology

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the bones of the wrist and hand include the radius

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The metacarpals are located between the ____ and the phalanges in the hand

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while the radius and ____ are part of the forearm. carpal bones

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The phalanges are the bones found in the fingers

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while the carpal bones are arranged in ____ rows. 2

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The wrist contains several synovial joints

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including the ____ joint and the ____ joint. Distal Radioulnar

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The articulation between the distal radius and the ____ row of carpals is known as the ____ joint. proximal

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Radiocarpal

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The midcarpal joint involves the articulation between the ____ and ____ rows of carpals. proximal

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distal

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The distal radioulnar joint is one of the synovial joints located in the ____ region

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along with the ____ joint. wrist

70
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In the wrist

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the ____ joint connects the distal radius to the proximal row of carpals

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The midcarpal joint is the articulation between the ____ and ____ rows of carpals. proximal

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distal

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The distal radioulnar joint is one of the synovial joints found in the ____ region

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along with the ____ joint. wrist

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The motions at the wrist joint include ____ and ____. abduction

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adduction

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The carpal bones are contained within the ____ hand and are crucial for ____ movement. proximal

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wrist

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A common injury associated with falling on an outstretched hand is known as a ____ injury

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often referred to as ____ injury. FOOSH

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In anatomical sciences

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the wrist joint allows for motions such as ____ and ____. abduction

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The study of anatomical sciences at Temple University includes understanding the ____ bones and their role in ____ movement. carpal

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wrist

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A FOOSH injury occurs when a person falls on an outstretched ____ and the force is transmitted to the ____. hand

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scaphoid

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The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured ____ bone

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often resulting from a ____ injury. carpal

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Pain from a scaphoid fracture is typically localized to the ____ which is also known as the ____ snuffbox. anatomic

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anatomic

81
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In a FOOSH injury

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the force is transmitted to the scaphoid and ____ bones of the wrist. lunate

82
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In the context of anatomical sciences

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a FOOSH injury typically involves a fall on an outstretched ____ and can lead to ____ complications. hand

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Avascular necrosis can occur when the blood supply to the proximal portion of the ____ becomes compromised

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leading to ____ issues. scaphoid

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Detection of certain injuries can take time to show up on an ____ and may require further ____ for confirmation. x-ray

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imaging

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Precautions in anatomical sciences include understanding that injuries may not be immediately visible on an x-ray and that blood supply to the ____ can be affected

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leading to ____ necrosis. scaphoid

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The metacarpals are located between the _____ and the _____ in the hand. carpals

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phalanges

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The intrinsic muscles of the hand are defined as muscles that are located entirely within the _____ and are responsible for _____ movements. hand

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fine

88
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The extrinsic muscles of the hand have their muscle bellies located in the _____ and are responsible for _____ movements. forearm

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gross

89
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The joints of the hand allow for various types of _____ and _____ essential for hand function. movement

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flexibility

90
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The anterior muscles of the forearm play a crucial role in the _____ and _____ of the hand. flexion

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movement

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The phalanges are the bones that make up the _____ of the hand

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while the metacarpals form the _____ of the hand. fingers

92
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In anatomical sciences

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the study of the metacarpals and phalanges is part of the broader field of _____ and _____ of the hand. osteology

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The motions of the hand are facilitated by both intrinsic and _____ muscles

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each contributing to different types of _____ and actions. extrinsic

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The intrinsic muscles of the hand include the interosseous muscles which are innervated by the _____ nerve and perform _____ & _____. ulnar

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abduction

95
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Opponens muscles are located in the _____ and _____ eminences and are responsible for _____ of the thumb. thenar

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hypothenar

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The interosseous muscles of the hand are responsible for the _____ and _____ of digits and are innervated by the _____ nerve. abduction

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adduction

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The opponens muscles are innervated by the _____ nerve and are crucial for the _____ movement of the thumb. median

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opposition

98
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The hand’s intrinsic muscles include the interosseous and _____ muscles

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both of which play a role in finger movement and are innervated by the _____ nerve. opponens

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Several muscles that attach to the ____ epicondyle are found in the anterior compartment

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including ____ and ____. medial

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The tendons of the anterior compartment muscles cross the wrist joint ____ to the ____ retinaculum. deep

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flexor

101
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In the anterior compartment

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the main types of muscles are ____ and ____ flexors. wrist

102
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The anatomical sciences at Temple University include the study of muscles such as ____ and ____ in the anterior compartment. pronators

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wrist flexors

103
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The extrinsic muscles of the hand have tendons that insert distally onto the _____ and are involved in _____ movement. phalanges

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hand

104
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The carpal tunnel is formed by the arch of the _____ and the _____ retinaculum. carpals

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flexor

105
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The carpal tunnel serves as a passage for _____ flexor tendons and the _____ nerve. 9

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median

106
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In the carpal tunnel

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the floor is formed by the arch of the carpals and the roof is formed by the _____ retinaculum. flexor

107
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by ____ and ____ due to inflammation. numbness

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tingling

108
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The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include ____ and ____ during the night. numbness

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weakness

109
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In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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the affected part of the hand is primarily the ____ and ____ areas. motor

110
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Thenar atrophy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome indicates ____ nerve involvement and results in ____ loss. median

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motor

111
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The median nerve has a cutaneous distribution that affects the ____ and ____ of the hand. thumb

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index finger

112
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The blood supply to the hand is primarily provided by the ____ and ____ arteries. ulnar

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radial

113
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The ulnar and radial arteries contribute to the formation of ____ arches

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ensuring blood supply to the ____ of the hand. palmar

114
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A 54-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes and ____ is undergoing a procedure called ____ for treatment. ESRD

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angioplasty

115
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After an angioplasty procedure

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a ____ angiogram is performed to assess the results of the ____ procedure. post-op

116
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The anastomosis formed by the ulnar and radial arteries ensures a consistent ____ supply to the ____ of the hand. blood

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digits

117
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The superficial veins of the hand drain the ____ and ____ before becoming the cephalic and basilic veins. dorsal hand

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forearm

118
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Arteries and veins are described by the direction that ____ travels within them

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specifically in the case of the cephalic and ____ veins. blood

119
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The cephalic vein and basilic vein are formed from the superficial veins of the hand

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which drain the ____ and ____. dorsal hand

120
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In anatomical sciences

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the cephalic vein is associated with the ____ of the hand

121
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When studying superficial veins

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it is important to remember that they become the cephalic and ____ veins as they drain the hand and forearm. basilic

122
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In the context of anatomical sciences

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cutaneous nerves are responsible for ____ and ____ sensations. sensory

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