Right hand, posterior (dorsal) view

Question 1

Eight ____ bones make up the flexible wrist, articulating at the individual joints that allow limited, gliding motion between the bone surfaces

Answer 1

carpal

Question 2

the proximal row of carpals includes the ___ bone, ___ bone, triquetrum, and pisiform bone.

Answer 2

scaphoid

lunate

Question 3

the distal row consists of the ___, ___ bone, ___ bone, and hamate bone.

Answer 3

trapezium

trapezoid

capiptate

Question 4

articulating with the distal carpal bones are the 5 ___ bones, forming the hand.

Answer 4

metacarpal

Question 5

The metacarpals are identified by roman numerals; metacarpal I is most lateral, forming the base of the thumb, and articulates with the ___.

Answer 5

trapezium

Question 6

The proximal __ of each metacarpal articulates with the carpals.

Answer 6

base

Question 7

the metacarpal __ articulate distally with phalanges, or finger bones.

Answer 7

heads

Question 8

The thumb has 2 __, each of the other fingers has 3, making a total of 14 __ on each hand.

Answer 8

phalanges

Question 9

The joint between metacarpal I and the trapezium at the base of the thumb is a ___ joint, which allows the greater range of motion than is found in the other metacarpals, permitting the abilities associated with having an opposable thumb.

Answer 9

saddle