Wrist and Hand

Question 1

What is the two main parts to the interosseous ligaments of the wrist ?

Answer 1

1. Scapholunate
2. Lunotriquetral

Question 2

What is the more important carpal ligament dorsally on the wrist ?

Answer 2

Scapholunate

Question 3

What is the more important volar wrist ligament?

Answer 3

Lunotriquetral

Question 4

At what row in the wrist of carpals is there negligible movement?

Answer 4

The distal row

Question 5

What are the two carpal ligaments that are important parts/extensions of the TFCC

Answer 5

1. Ulnotriquetral
2. Ulnolunate

Question 6

Name the 4 functions of the TFCC

Answer 6

1. Stabilises the DRUJ
2. Stabilises the carpus to forearm
3. Provides a disc for protection of ulnar head
4. Provides sensory and proprioception information

Question 7

In supination, what ligament provides stability to the DRUJ

Answer 7

Palmar RUL

Question 8

In pronation, what ligament provides stability to the DRUJ?

Answer 8

Dorsal RUL

Question 9

The ulnar is long (and therefore potentially more WB) in what position?

Answer 9

Pronation

Question 10

What are the “De quervains” tendons ?

Answer 10

APL
EPB

Question 11

MCP jt collateral ligament in taut in …..?

Answer 11

Flexion

Question 12

Palmar interessei perform what movement ?

Answer 12

Adduction

Question 13

Dorsal interessei perform what movement ?

Answer 13

Abduction fingers

Question 14

What performs the “Lleyton Hewitt” movement?

Answer 14

Lumbricals