Wrist and hand - movements

Question 1

What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint and what movements does it allow?

Answer 1

Condyloid joint - allows flexion/extension AND radial deviation/ulnar deviation

Question 2

What type of joints are the intercarpal joints and what movements do they allow?

Answer 2

Plane joint - supports wrist flexion/extension

Question 3

What type of joint is the 1st carpometacarpal joint and what movements does it allow?

Answer 3

Saddle joint - allows flexion/extension AND abduction/adduction AND opposition

Question 4

What types of joints are the 2nd-5th carpometacarpal joints and what movements do they allow?

Answer 4

Plane joint - limited movement

Question 5

What types of joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints and what movements do they allow?

Answer 5

Condyloid joints - allows flexion/extension AND abduction/adduction

Question 6

What types of joints are the proximal interphalangeal joints and what movements do they allow?

Answer 6

Hinge joints - flexion/extension

Question 7

What types of joints are the distal interphalangeal joints and what movements do they allow?

Answer 7

Hinge joints - flexion/extension