The Wrist & Hand Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT part of the carpal bones?
* A. Scaphoid
* B. Pisiform
* C. Capitate
* D. Metacarpal
D
How many rows of carpal bones are present in the wrist?
* A. One
* B. Two
* C. Three
* D. Four
B
Which carpal bone is located in the anatomical snuffbox?
* A. Lunate
* B. Scaphoid
* C. Capitate
* D. Trapezium
B
What is the main concern with a scaphoid fracture?
* A. Tunnel of Guyon compression
* B. Keinbock’s disease
* C. Avascular necrosis (Preiser’s disease)
* D. Ganglion cyst formation
C
Which carpal bone is most commonly dislocated?
* A. Hamate
* B. Capitate
* C. Lunate
* D. Trapezoid
C
Murphy’s sign is associated with dislocation of which bone?
* A. Scaphoid
* B. Capitate
* C. Lunate
* D. Trapezium
C
Which structure forms the roof of the Tunnel of Guyon?
* A. Flexor retinaculum
* B. Pisonamate ligament
* C. Palmar aponeurosis
* D. Triangular fibrocartilage
B
Cyclist’s palsy is caused by compression of which nerve?
* A. Median nerve
* B. Radial nerve
* C. Ulnar nerve
* D. Axillary nerve
C
What is the origin of the wrist flexor muscles?
* A. Lateral epicondyle
* B. Medial epicondyle
* C. Olecranon
* D. Radial tuberosity
B
Which extensor muscle is located in Tunnel 1?
* A. Extensor carpi radialis brevis
* B. Extensor digitorum
* C. Extensor pollicis brevis
* D. Extensor carpi ulnaris
C
De Quervain’s disease affects which tendon tunnel?
* A. Tunnel 2
* B. Tunnel 4
* C. Tunnel 1
* D. Tunnel 5
C
What test is used to assess for De Quervain’s disease?
* A. Phalen’s test
* B. Murphy’s sign
* C. Allen’s test
* D. Finkelstein’s test
D
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the:
* A. Ulnar nerve
* B. Median nerve
* C. Radial artery
B
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of carpal tunnel syndrome?
* A. Overuse
* B. Tendonitis
* C. Tunnel of Guyon compression
* D. Pregnancy
C
Dupuytren’s contracture primarily affects which fingers?
* A. Thumb and index
* B. Index and middle
* C. Ring and little
* D. Middle and ring
C
Colles’ fracture is commonly caused by:
* A. Direct blow to the wrist
* B. Fall on a flexed wrist
* C. Fall on an outstretched hand
* D. Hyperextension of the elbow
C
Smith’s fracture differs from Colles’ fracture in that it occurs from:
* A. Fall on an extended wrist
* B. Fall on a flexed wrist
* C. Compression trauma
* D. Direct impact to the palm
B
Jersey finger involves avulsion of which tendon?
* A. Flexor digitorum superficialis
* B. Extensor digitorum
* C. Flexor digitorum profundus
* D. Extensor carpi radialis
C
Jersey finger most commonly affects which finger?
* A. Index
* B. Middle
* C. Ring
* D. Thumb
C
Boutonnière deformity results from rupture of the:
* A. Flexor tendon at DIP
* B. Extensor tendon at PIP
* C. Volar plate at PIP
* D. Extensor tendon at MCP
B
Swan neck deformity involves:
* A. Hyperflexion of PIP and extension of DIP
* B. Hyperextension of PIP and flexion of DIP
* C. Extension of MCP and flexion of PIP
* D. Flexion of MCP and extension of DIP
B
The triangular fibrocartilage complex is located between:
* A. Radius and lunate
* B. Ulna and first row of carpals
* C. Scaphoid and trapezium
* D. Pisiform and hamate
B
What does the Allen’s test assess?
* A. Ligament laxity
* B. Nerve compression
* C. Circulation to the hand
* D. Flexor tendon strength
C
A positive Allen’s test is indicated by:
* A. Pain with wrist flexion
* B. Hand remains pale
* C. Tingling in fingers
* D. Decreased grip strength
B
A ganglion cyst typically forms:
* A. On the volar wrist
* B. Inside the carpal tunnel
* C. On the dorsum of the hand
* D. Over the ulnar artery
C
