Wrist and hand

Question 1

Distal Radioulnar joint

Answer 1

formed by distal radius and ulna, pivot joint

Question 2

radiocarpal joint

Answer 2

formed by distal radius and scaphoid and lunate, condyloid

Question 3

Ulnocarpal joint

Answer 3

formed by distal ulna and triquetrum and pisiform,

condyloid

Question 4

Trapeziometacarpal joint (joint of thumb)

Answer 4

formed by trapezium and 1st metacarpal, saddle

Question 5

intercarpal joints

Answer 5

gliding/planar

Question 6

2nd 5th carpometacarpal joints

Answer 6

gliding/planar

Question 7

metacarpalphalangeal joints

Answer 7

condyloid/ellipsoid

Question 8

interphalangeal joints

Answer 8

hinge/ginglymus

Question 9

palmar aponeurosis

Answer 9

thickened connective fascia of the palm

Question 10

flexor retinaculum

Answer 10

the strong fibrous band that makes the roof of the carpal tunnel

Question 11

the carpal tunnel pinches what nerve

Answer 11

median nerve

Question 12

guyon’s tunnel pinches what nerve

Answer 12

ulnar nerve

Question 13

the anatomical snuffbox borders

Answer 13

medial border: EPL Lateral border: EPB, APL proximal border: styloid process of radius base: scaphoid and triquetrum