Goniometer Alignment of Wrist

Question 1

Wrist Flexion

Answer 1

• fulcrum on lateral aspect of wrist over the triquetrum
• proximal arm aligned with lateral midline of ulna
• distal arm aligned with lateral midline of fifth metacarpal

Question 2

Alternate Alignment for Wrist Flexion

Answer 2

• fulcrum dorsal to the wrist joint near the capitate
• proximal arm aligned with dorsal midline of forearm
• distal arm aligned with dorsal aspect of third metacarpal

Question 3

Wrist Extension

Answer 3

• same as wrist flexion

Question 4

Alternate Alignment for Wrist Extension

Answer 4

• fulcrum palmar to the wrist joint near the capitate
• proximal arm aligned with palmar midline of the forearm
• distal arm aligned with palmar midline of third metacarpal

Question 5

Wrist Radial Deviation

Answer 5

• fulcrum on dorsal aspect of wrist over capitate
• proximal arm aligned with dorsal midline of forearm
• distal arm aligned with dorsal midline of third metacarpal

Question 6

Wrist Ulnar Deviation

Answer 6

• same as wrist radial deviation