Phalanges

Question 1

What type of Bone are the Phalanges

Answer 1

Long Bones

Question 2

Name the Associated Joints

Answer 2

MCP

Interphalangeal - PIP and DIP; IP (thumb only)

Question 3

Associated Muscle Actions

Answer 3

Wrist/Hand/Finger Flexors
Wrist/Hand/Finger Extensors
Finger Abduction/Adduction

Question 4

Name the 3 Phalanges of Digits #2-#5

Answer 4

Proximal, Middle and Distal

Question 5

Name the 2 Phalanges of Digit #1

Answer 5

Proximal and Distal

Question 6

Bony Landmarks of Phalanges

Answer 6

Base
Body
Head

Question 7

Function of Base of Proximal Phalanges (3)

Answer 7

Joint Surface (MCP)
Muscle Attachment
Lig. Attachment

Question 8

Function of Head of Proximal Phalanges (2)

Answer 8

Joint Surface (PIP)
Lig. Attachment

Question 9

Function of Base of Middle Phalanges

Answer 9

Joint Surface (PIP)
Lig. Attachment

Question 10

Function of Body of Middle Phalanges

Answer 10

Dorsal Digital Expansion

Question 11

Function of Head of Middle Phalanges (2)

Answer 11

Joint Surface (DIP)
Lig. Attachment

Question 12

Function of Base of Distal Phalanges (3)

Answer 12

Joint Surface (DIP)
MM Attachment
Lig. Attachment

Question 13

Function of Body of Distal Phalanges

Answer 13

Dorsal Digital Expansion

Question 14

Function of Body of Proximal Phalanges and Head of Distal Phalanges

Answer 14

None!