Joints of the Wrist and Hand

Question 1

Distal radio-ulnar jt

Answer 1

synovial classification- pivot or trochoid

Question 2

Radiocarpal jt

Answer 2

synovial classification- ellipsoidal or condyloid

Question 3

Carpometacarpal jts

Answer 3

1. First (thumb)
   synovial classification- sellar or saddle
2. 2nd-5th (index, middle, ring, little)
   synovial classification- plane or gliding

Question 4

Metacarpophalangeal jt

Answer 4

synovial classification- ellipsoidal or condyloid

Question 5

Interphalangeal jt

Answer 5

synovial classification- ginglymus or hinge