Joints Of The Hand

Question 1

Synovial ellipsoid joint between the distal end of the radius and the articular disc overlaying the distal end of the ulna, and the promixal carpal bones

Answer 1

Radiocarpal joint

Question 2

Synovial gliding joints between the carpal bones

Answer 2

Carpal joint

Question 3

Synovial saddle joints between the distal carpal bones and the base of the metacarpals

Answer 3

Carpometacarpals (CMC) joints

Question 4

Synovial elipsoid joints between the head of the metacarpal bones and the base of the promixal phalanges of the digits

Answer 4

Metacarpophalangeal

Question 5

Synovial hinge joint between the phalanges

Answer 5

Interphalangeal joint