Hand/Thumb/Fingers RAD 1 Info Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones are in the hand?
A
27
2
Q
How many bones are in the phalanges?
A
14
3
Q
How many bones are in the metacarpals?
A
5
4
Q
How many carpals are in the wrist?
A
8
5
Q
How many phalanges are there in digits 2-5?
A
3
6
Q
How many phalanges are there in the thumb?
A
2
7
Q
How are the phalanges named?
A
by location
8
Q
What does each phalanx have?
A
- Head
- Body
- Base
9
Q
What do the metacarpals compose?
A
Palm of the hand
10
Q
The heads of the metacarpals are _____
A
distal
11
Q
What do the heads of metacarpals articulate with?
A
Phalanges
12
Q
What are metacarpal heads known as?
A
Knuckles
13
Q
The metacarpal bases are _____
A
proximal
14
Q
What do metacarpal bases articulate with?
A
Carpals
15
Q
How many rows of carpals are there?
A
2 (proximal & distal)
