Wrist and hand - arthrology

Question 1

What side of the hand is the radius on?

Answer 1

Thumb side

Question 2

What side of the hand is the ulna on?

Answer 2

Little finger side

Question 3

What is the pneumonic for the order of carpal bones in the wrist/hand?

Answer 3

Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle

Scaphoid Lunate Triquetrum Pisiform Trapezium Trapezoid Capitate Hamate

Question 4

What are the 6 joints of the hand and what bones are these joints between?

Answer 4

• Radiocarpal - between radius and carpal bones
• Intercarpal - in between carpal bones
• Carpometacarpal - between carpal bones and metacarpals
• Metacarpophalangeal - between metacarpals and proximal phalanx
• Proximal interphalangeal - between phalanxes
• Distal interphalangeal