Hand and Elbow/Wrist - Joints+Surface Markings

Question 1

Elbow Joint

Answer 1

• Hinge Joint
• Connects Humerus, Radius and Ulna
• Flexion/Extension

Question 2

Superior Radioulna Joint

Answer 2

• Located in form
• Allows rotation of radius around the ulna
• Rotation/Pronation/Supination

Question 3

Radiocarpal Joint

Answer 3

• (The wrist joint)
• Connects radius bone and carpal bones in the hand
• Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction/Circumduction of the hand

Question 4

Inferior Radioulna Joint

Answer 4

• Located in the forearm
• Between radius and Ulna
• Rotation/Pronation/Supination

Question 5

Carpometacarpal Joint

Answer 5

• Located in the hand
• Connects carpal bones of wrist to metacarpal bones in the palm
• Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction

Question 6

Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Answer 6

• Located in the hand
• Connect metacarpal bones to phalanges
• Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction/Circumduction of the fingers

Question 7

Interphalangeal Joint

Answer 7

• Located between each finger bone
• Between phalanges
• Allow for flexion and extension of the fingers