Wrist and hand- articulations Flashcards
2 articulating joint at wrist
Distal radioulnar
Radiocarpal
Distal radioulnar joint type
Synovial pivot joint
Distal radioulnar joint articulation
between the ulnar head and the ulnar notch of the radius
Distal radioulnar joint movements (2)
Pronation
Supination
Radiocarpal joint type
synovial ellipsoid joint
Radiocarpal joint articulation
between the proximal row of the carpals (Scaphiod, Lunate Triquetrum) , the radius and the articular disc.
Radiocarpal joint movements (4)
Flexion
extension
Radial deviation
Ulnar deviation
3 joints in the hand
Metacarpophalangeal
Proximal interphalangeal
Distal interphalangeal
movements at thumb carpometacarpal joint (3)
Flexion
Extension
Opposition
Movements of metacarpophalangeal joint (5)
Flexion/extension
Abduction/adduction
Circumduction
Movements of PIP and DIP (2)
Flexion/extension