Hand and wrist Flashcards
the index/middle is responsible for how much of the hand’s function
20%
the thumb is redponsible for how much of the hand’s function
40%
the ring/pinky is responsible for how much of the hand’s function?
10%
which carpal bone is boat shaped?
scaphoid
which carpal bone is moon shaped?
lunate
which carpal bone is pyramidal?
triquetrium
which carpal bone is a sesamoid bone?
pisiform
which carpal bone is last to ossify? (at 12 y.o)
pisiform
which is the largest carpal bone, which is also the 1st to ossify? (1-2 y.o)
capitate
which carpal bone has a hook?
hamate
which carpal bones belong to the proximal row? distal row?
proximal: some lovers try positions
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrium, pisiform,
distal: they can’t handle
trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
which finger does not have a middle phalanx?
thumb
the radiocarpal joint is made up of
the radius, scaphoid and lunate
the mid carpal joint is formed by
the distal and proximal carpal bones
how many extrinsic muscles of the hand is present?
19/20 (+palmaris brevis:40% of the time
[innervation and action] extensor carpi radialis longus
radial nerve; extends and abducts the hand
[innervation and action] extensor carpi radialis brevis
deep branch of radial nerve; extension and abduction of the hand