Kinesiology - arm, wrist, hand Flashcards
What are the 3 bones in the arm?
- humerus
- radius
- ulna
How many joints are there in the arm?
5
List the 5 joints in the arm
- elbow joint
- radiohumeral joint
- humeroulnar joint
- distal radioulnar joint
- proximal radioulnar joint
What type of joint are the 2 radioulnar joints?
pivot
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
true hinge
How many ligaments are there in the elbow joint?
3
List the 3 ligaments in the elbow
- annular ligament
- radial collateral ligament
- ulnar collateral ligament
How many bones do we have in our hands?
28-30
What are the 3 types of bones in the hand?
- phalanges
- metacarpals
- carpals
How many phalanges do we have in our fingers?
3
How many phalanges do we have in our thumb?
2
How many carpals do we have?
8
List the 8 carpals in the hand
- capitate
- hammate
- pisiform
- lunate
- triquetrum
- scaphoid
- trapezium
- trapezioid
What are the names of the 3 phalanges?
- proximal phalanx
- distal phalanx
- mid phalanx
What movements does the elbow carry out?
- flexion
- extension
What movements does the forearm carry out?
- supination
- pronation
List the anterior elbow flexors
- biceps brachii
- brachialis
- brachioradialis
What is the origin of the long head of the bicep brachii?
supraglenoid tubercle
What is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii?
coracoid process
What is the insertion of the biceps brachii?
radial tuberosity