U9 Upper Extremity Flashcards
1
Q
1st digit
A
Thumb
2
Q
2nd digit
A
Pointer finger
3
Q
3rd digit
A
Middle finger
4
Q
4th digit
A
Ring finger
5
Q
5th digit
A
Pinky finger
6
Q
Base
A
Proximal part of any long bone
7
Q
Head
A
Distal part of any long bone
8
Q
Digits 2nd - 5th have
A
Distal phalanx
Middle phalanx
Proximal phalanx
9
Q
Parts of each metacarpal
A
- Head
- Shaft
- Base
10
Q
Anterior surface of hand
A
Concave
11
Q
Posterior surface of hand
A
Convex
12
Q
Proximal carpals (lat to med)
A
- Scaphoid
- Lunate
- Triquetrum
- Pisiform
13
Q
Distal carpals (lat to med)
A
- Trapezium
- Trapezoid
- Capitate
- Hamate
14
Q
Distal forearm includes
A
- Radius (lateral)
- Ulna (medial)
15
Q
Radius has
A
- Styloid process
- Shaft
16
Q
Ulna
A
- Head
- Styloid process
3 shaft
17
Q
Carpal tunnel
A
Curvature of the carpals anteriorly to form a tunnel for nerve protection
18
Q
Carpal tunnel syndrome
A
-Irritation to the medial nerve due to compression
-causes
1. Narrow carpal tunnel
2. Repetitive motions
3. Injuries
19
Q
Which metacarpal/carpal is most lateral?
A
1st metacarpal/digit
