wrist & hand Flashcards
joints of wrist & hand
-distal radioulnar
-radiocarpal (wrist)
-midcarpal
-intercarpal
-carpometacarpal
-intermetacarpal
-metacarpophalangeal
-inerphalangeal (proximal, distal, pollex)
radiocarpal joint - type & movements
synovial, condyloid, diarthrosis, biaxial
flexion, extension, ADD (ulnar deviation), ABD (radial deviation)
radiocarpal joint - articular surfaces
biconcave distal end of radius & biconvex proximal surfaces of scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum
-disc / triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) separates radiocarpal from radioulnar joint
radiocarpal joint - ligaments
-fibrous capsule
-ulnar & radial collateral ligaments
-palmar & dorsal radiocarpal ligaments
triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
-binds radius & ulna together
-separates distal radioulnar joint & ulna from radiocarpal joint
-adds stability to wrist & acts as cushion
radiocarpal joint - loose packed / resting position
neutral with slight ulnar deviation
radiocarpal joint - close packed position
extension with radial deviation
radiocarpal joint - capsular pattern of restriction
flexion & extension equally limited
radiocarpal & intercarpal ROM
flexion: 80-90º
extension: 70-90ª
radial deviation (ABD): 15º
ulnar deviation (ADD): 30-45º
midcarpal joint - type & movements
synovial, saddle, diarthrosis, biaxial
flexion, extension, ADD (ulnar deviation), ABD (radial deviation)
midcarpal joint - articular surfaces
proximal row of carpals & distal row of carpals
midcarpal joint - ligaments
transverse carpal ligament
(flexor retinaculum)
midcarpal joint - articular surfaces (carpals)
-scaphoid articulates with trapezium, trapezoid, capitate
-lunate articulates with capitate
-triquetrum articulates with hamate
midcarpal joint - flexion & extension
flexion: 40º
extension: 20º
midcarpal joint - loose packed / resting position
neutral / slight flexion with ulnar deviation