Unit 3 Wrist Flashcards
1
Q
Bones
A
- Styloid process of radius & ulna
- Ulnar notch
- Radius
- Ulna
- Scaphoid
- Triquetrum
- Lunate
2
Q
Ulnar Notch
A
- On radius
- Ulna articulation
- Distal radioulnar joint
3
Q
Radius
A
- Thick distal end for articulation with wrist
- Styloid process
- Ulna notch
4
Q
Ulna Articulation for Wrist
A
- Radius & inter articular disc
5
Q
Carpal Bones
A
- Articulate on radius
6
Q
Joints
A
- Radiocarpal joint
- Proximal radioulnar joint
- Distal radioulnar joint
7
Q
Distal Radioulnar Joint Movements
A
- Pronation/supination
8
Q
Distal Radioulnar Joint Composition
A
- Ulna articulates with radius
- Articular disc
9
Q
Radiocarpal Joint Composition
A
- Articulation between radius & scaphoid
- Articulation between lunate & triquetrum
- Articulation with articular disc from radioulnar joint
10
Q
Ligaments
A
- Radial collateral
- Ulnar collateral
- Radioulnar (dorsal/palmer)
- Radiocarpal (dorsal/palmer)
11
Q
Wrist Movements
A
- Flexion
- Extension
- Abduction
- Adduction
12
Q
Causes of Wrist Movement
A
- Carpi muscles in forearm
13
Q
Radial Nerve Muscle Activation
A
- Flexors
- Extensors
14
Q
Ulnaris Movements
A
- Adduction
- Abduction
15
Q
Carpal Tunnel
A
- Palmer side
- Between carpal bones & flexor retinaculum
- Effects median nerve & flexor digitorum superficialis & profundus
